Mount Magnet, Australia — City Data & Statistics

Bachelor's+ 35.0%

4% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 30.2%

6% lower than US avg

Unemployment 4.1%

14% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 1.0%

92% lower than US avg

People

Population660

Median Age37.5 yrs

Density7/mi²

Male / FemaleN/A

Economy

Median IncomeN/A

Per Capita$65,058

Unemployment4.1%

Poverty1.0%

Health

Obesity30.2%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking9.6%

Depression11.7%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)

AQI10 (Good)

Rain10.1 in/yr

Sunny Days318/yr

Elevation1,407 ft (429 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+35.0%

High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A

Broadband97.1%

Population	660
Population Density	7 / sq mi
Elevation	1,407 ft (429 m)
Coordinates	-28.0648°, 117.8490°
Timezone	Australia/Perth
Country	🇦🇺 Australia
State / Province	Western Australia
Average Temperature	70°F (21°C)
January Average	86°F (30°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation	10.1 inches (257 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age	37.5 years

Is Mount Magnet a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Magnet receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Mount Magnet offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Mount Magnet enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F. Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10.

Mount Magnet has a population of 660 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 100.9 square miles. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. 17.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

660

Total Population

People / sq mi

37.5yrs

Median Age

4% below US avg

100.9mi²

Land Area

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Magnet vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages	100%

Social Characteristics

Mount Magnet vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Magnet is N/A. Per capita income is $65,058 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 89.6, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Mount Magnet vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$65,058

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.1%
	14% above US avg
Poverty Rate	1.0%
	92% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	89.60 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Mount Magnet, 30.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.9% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.3% have high blood pressure. 9.6% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 11.2% report binge drinking. 89.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 11.7% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Mount Magnet vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	30.2%
	6% below US avg
Diabetes	5.9%
High Blood Pressure	29.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	9.6%
	31% below US avg
Binge Drinking	11.2%
Physical Inactivity	89.0%
Depression	11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	89.0%

Food & Exercise

Mount Magnet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,407 feet.

Temperature

86°F Jan (30°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	70.1°F
	30% above US avg
January Average	86°F (30°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	10.1 inches
	73% below US avg
Snowfall	0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	10.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	92.9%

Geography

Elevation	1,407 ft (429 m)
Area	100.9 sq mi (261.2 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	-28.0648°N, 117.8490°W
Timezone	Australia/Perth

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	86°F (30°C)	0.7 in	Warmest
February	85°F (29°C)	1.3 in	Wettest
March	80°F (27°C)	0.9 in
April	71°F (22°C)	1.0 in
May	63°F (17°C)	1.1 in
June	56°F (14°C)	1.3 in
July	54°F (12°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
August	57°F (14°C)	0.8 in
September	62°F (17°C)	0.4 in	Driest
October	69°F (21°C)	0.4 in
November	76°F (24°C)	0.4 in
December	82°F (28°C)	0.6 in

Mount Magnet has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F — from 54°F in July to 86°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.3") and September the driest (0.4").

35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 97.1% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	35.0%
	4% above US avg
High School+	99.0%

B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	7/sq mi
Total Area	100.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	97.1%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Magnet

What is the population of Mount Magnet?

Mount Magnet has a population of 660 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 100.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.5 years.

Is Mount Magnet expensive to live in?

Mount Magnet is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 89.6 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Mount Magnet?

Mount Magnet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 86°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 10.

How is the job market in Mount Magnet?

Mount Magnet has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Mount Magnet?

35.0% of adults in Mount Magnet hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Mount Magnet?

The obesity rate in Mount Magnet is 30.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 9.6% of adults are smokers. 89.0% are physically inactive. 11.7% of residents report depression.