Mareeba, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

8,585 Population 471/sq mi density

1,339 ft Elevation 408 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$23,288 median income, 5.8% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.8 / 5.0

$160,600 home value, $803/mo rent

Mareeba, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$23,288

69% below

$23,288 per capita

Home Value

$160,600

43% below

Median Rent

$803/mo

31% below

Unemployment

5.8%

61% above

Avg Temperature

68°F

327 sunny days/yr

Is Mareeba a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.7 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mareeba residents earn a median household income of $23,288 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,288. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 816 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mareeba is $160,600 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $803/month.

Climate & Weather

Mareeba has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 327 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,585

Median Age41.0 yrs

Density471/mi²

Foreign Born17.1%

Economy

C+

Median Income$23,288

Per Capita$23,288

Unemployment5.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$448

Housing

C+

Home Value$160,600

Rent$803

Ownership67.9%

Housing Units3,434

Climate

Avg Temp68°F

Sunny Days327/yr

Rain74.5 in/yr

Elevation1,339 ft

Did You Know?

17.1% of residents are foreign-born.