New Town, Australia

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

6,004 Population 11/sq mi density

144 ft Elevation 44 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$26,905 median income, 6.7% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.6 / 5.0

$191,600 home value, $958/mo rent

New Town, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$26,905

64% below

$26,905 per capita

Home Value

$191,600

32% below

Median Rent

$958/mo

18% below

Unemployment

6.7%

86% above

Avg Temperature

57°F

302 sunny days/yr

Is New Town a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.6 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

New Town residents earn a median household income of $26,905 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,905. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 570 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Town is $191,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $958/month.

Climate & Weather

New Town has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,004

Median Age38.0 yrs

Density11/mi²

Foreign Born27.7%

Economy

C+

Median Income$26,905

Per Capita$26,905

Unemployment6.7%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$517

Housing

C+

Home Value$191,600

Rent$958

Ownership58.0%

Housing Units2,402

Climate

Avg Temp57°F

Sunny Days302/yr

Rain20.4 in/yr

Elevation144 ft

Did You Know?

27.7% of residents are foreign-born.