Preston, Australia

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

33,790 Population 7/sq mi density

200 ft Elevation 61 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$29,474 median income, 5.5% unemployment

Affordability

2.4 / 5.0

$220,800 home value, $1,104/mo rent

Preston, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$29,474

61% below

$29,474 per capita

Home Value

$220,800

22% below

Median Rent

$1,104/mo

5% below

Unemployment

5.5%

53% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

292 sunny days/yr

Is Preston a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.6 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Preston residents earn a median household income of $29,474 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,474. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 3,210 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Preston is $220,800 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,104/month.

Climate & Weather

Preston 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

Population33,790

Median Age37.0 yrs

Density7/mi²

Foreign Born32.4%

Economy

C+

Median Income$29,474

Per Capita$29,474

Unemployment5.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$567

Housing

Home Value$220,800

Rent$1,104

Ownership58.8%

Housing Units13,516

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days292/yr

Rain33.2 in/yr

Elevation200 ft

Did You Know?

32.4% of residents are foreign-born.