Port Pirie West, Australia

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,612 Population 3/sq mi density

26 ft Elevation 8 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

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Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$16,055 median income, 13.6% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

$101,400 home value, $507/mo rent

Port Pirie West, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$16,055

79% below

$16,055 per capita

Home Value

$101,400

64% below

Median Rent

$507/mo

56% below

Unemployment

13.6%

278% above

Avg Temperature

64°F

336 sunny days/yr

Is Port Pirie West a Good Place to Live?

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2.5 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Port Pirie West residents earn a median household income of $16,055 , which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,055. The unemployment rate stands at 13.6% (278% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 248 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Pirie West is $101,400 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $507/month.

Climate & Weather

Port Pirie West has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,612

Median Age45.0 yrs

Density3/mi²

Foreign Born7.5%

Economy

Median Income$16,055

Per Capita$16,055

Unemployment13.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$309

Housing

Home Value$101,400

Rent$507

Ownership56.6%

Housing Units1,045

Climate

Avg Temp64°F

Sunny Days336/yr

Rain18.7 in/yr

Elevation26 ft