Petersham, Australia

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0

B Good

8,040 Population 4/sq mi density

138 ft Elevation 42 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$41,337 median income, 4.4% unemployment

Affordability

3.2 / 5.0

$253,600 home value, $1,268/mo rent

Petersham, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$41,337

45% below

$41,337 per capita

Home Value

$253,600

10% below

Median Rent

$1,268/mo

9% above

Unemployment

4.4%

22% above

Avg Temperature

63°F

334 sunny days/yr

Is Petersham a Good Place to Live?

3.2 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Petersham residents earn a median household income of $41,337 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,337. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 764 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Petersham is $253,600 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,268/month.

Climate & Weather

Petersham has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,040

Median Age36.0 yrs

Density4/mi²

Foreign Born27.5%

Economy

Median Income$41,337

Per Capita$41,337

Unemployment4.4%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$795

Housing

Home Value$253,600

Rent$1,268

Ownership48.4%

Housing Units3,216

Climate

Avg Temp63°F

Sunny Days334/yr

Rain31.3 in/yr

Elevation138 ft

Did You Know?

27.5% of residents are foreign-born.