Penguin, Australia

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,728 Population 117/sq mi density

292 ft Elevation 89 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$22,207 median income, 4.4% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent

Penguin, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$22,207

70% below

$22,207 per capita

Home Value

$146,400

48% below

Median Rent

$732/mo

37% below

Unemployment

4.4%

22% above

Avg Temperature

46°F

293 sunny days/yr

Is Penguin a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.8 / 5.0 - Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Penguin residents earn a median household income of $22,207 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,207. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 354 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Penguin is $146,400 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $732/month.

Climate & Weather

Penguin has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,728

Median Age47.0 yrs

Density117/mi²

Foreign Born10.5%

Economy

C+

Median Income$22,207

Per Capita$22,207

Unemployment4.4%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$427

Housing

C+

Home Value$146,400

Rent$732

Ownership78.1%

Housing Units1,491

Climate

Avg Temp46°F

Sunny Days293/yr

Rain36.4 in/yr

Elevation292 ft

Did You Know?

10.5% of residents are foreign-born.