Port Melbourne, Australia

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0

B Good

17,633 Population 4/sq mi density

23 ft Elevation 7 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$46,171 median income, 4.0% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$304,200 home value, $1,521/mo rent

Port Melbourne, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$46,171

39% below

$46,171 per capita

Home Value

$304,200

8% above

Median Rent

$1,521/mo

31% above

Unemployment

4.0%

11% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

292 sunny days/yr

Is Port Melbourne a Good Place to Live?

3.1 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Port Melbourne residents earn a median household income of $46,171 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,171. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,675 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Melbourne is $304,200 , 8% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,521/month.

Climate & Weather

Port Melbourne has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population17,633

Median Age42.0 yrs

Density4/mi²

Foreign Born30.0%

Economy

Median Income$46,171

Per Capita$46,171

Unemployment4.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$888

Housing

C+

Home Value$304,200

Rent$1,521

Ownership55.6%

Housing Units7,053

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days292/yr

Rain33.2 in/yr

Elevation23 ft

Did You Know?

30.0% of residents are foreign-born.