Preston, Australia

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0

B Good

586 Population 2/sq mi density

2,067 ft Elevation 630 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$36,741 median income, 1.8% unemployment

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$236,600 home value, $1,183/mo rent

Preston, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$36,741

51% below

$36,741 per capita

Home Value

$236,600

16% below

Median Rent

$1,183/mo

2% above

Unemployment

1.8%

50% below

Avg Temperature

64°F

332 sunny days/yr

Is Preston a Good Place to Live?

3.2 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Preston residents earn a median household income of $36,741 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,741. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 56 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Preston is $236,600 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,183/month.

Climate & Weather

Preston has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population586

Median Age40.0 yrs

Density2/mi²

Foreign Born14.0%

Economy

Median Income$36,741

Per Capita$36,741

Unemployment1.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$707

Housing

Home Value$236,600

Rent$1,183

Ownership96.0%

Housing Units234

Climate

Avg Temp64°F

Sunny Days332/yr

Rain30.8 in/yr

Elevation2,067 ft

Did You Know?

14.0% of residents are foreign-born.