Nelson Bay, Australia

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

6,096 Population 13/sq mi density

43 ft Elevation 13 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$23,288 median income, 5.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.5 / 5.0

$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

Nelson Bay, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$23,288

69% below

$23,288 per capita

Home Value

$214,000

24% below

Median Rent

$1,070/mo

8% below

Unemployment

5.2%

44% above

Avg Temperature

64°F

342 sunny days/yr

Is Nelson Bay a Good Place to Live?

2.0 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Nelson Bay 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 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 579 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nelson Bay is $214,000 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,070/month.

Climate & Weather

Nelson Bay has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 342 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,096

Median Age51.0 yrs

Density13/mi²

Foreign Born18.7%

Economy

C+

Median Income$23,288

Per Capita$23,288

Unemployment5.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$448

Housing

Home Value$214,000

Rent$1,070

Ownership68.5%

Housing Units2,438

Climate

Avg Temp64°F

Sunny Days342/yr

Rain29.2 in/yr

Elevation43 ft

Did You Know?

18.7% of residents are foreign-born.