Meekatharra, Australia

Full City Profile

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

675 Population 0/sq mi density

1,699 ft Elevation 518 meters

72°F Avg Temperature 22°C

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$27,851 median income, 8.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$62,000 home value, $310/mo rent

Meekatharra, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$27,851

63% below

$27,851 per capita

Home Value

$62,000

78% below

Median Rent

$310/mo

73% below

Unemployment

8.9%

147% above

Avg Temperature

72°F

319 sunny days/yr

Is Meekatharra a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.6 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Meekatharra residents earn a median household income of $27,851 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,851. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 64 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Meekatharra is $62,000 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $310/month.

Climate & Weather

Meekatharra has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 89°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population675

Median Age33.0 yrs

Density0/mi²

Foreign Born10.7%

Economy

Median Income$27,851

Per Capita$27,851

Unemployment8.9%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$536

Housing

A+

Home Value$62,000

Rent$310

Ownership40.9%

Housing Units270

Climate

Avg Temp72°F

Sunny Days319/yr

Rain9.4 in/yr

Elevation1,699 ft

Did You Know?

10.7% of residents are foreign-born.