Port Kembla, Australia

Full City Profile

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

5,012 Population 11/sq mi density

49 ft Elevation 15 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$21,902 median income, 5.8% unemployment

Affordability

1.7 / 5.0

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

Port Kembla, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,902

71% below

$21,902 per capita

Home Value

$191,600

32% below

Median Rent

$958/mo

18% below

Unemployment

5.8%

61% above

Avg Temperature

63°F

328 sunny days/yr

Is Port Kembla a Good Place to Live?

2.1 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Port Kembla residents earn a median household income of $21,902 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,902. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 476 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

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

Climate & Weather

Port Kembla has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,012

Median Age42.0 yrs

Density11/mi²

Foreign Born23.6%

Economy

C+

Median Income$21,902

Per Capita$21,902

Unemployment5.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$421

Housing

Home Value$191,600

Rent$958

Ownership65.4%

Housing Units2,005

Climate

Avg Temp63°F

Sunny Days328/yr

Rain37.5 in/yr

Elevation49 ft

Did You Know?

23.6% of residents are foreign-born.