Rainbow Beach, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,556 Population 4/sq mi density

72 ft Elevation 22 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 21°C

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Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$20,348 median income, 1.6% unemployment

Affordability

2.3 / 5.0

$157,800 home value, $789/mo rent

Rainbow Beach, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$20,348

73% below

$20,348 per capita

Home Value

$157,800

44% below

Median Rent

$789/mo

32% below

Unemployment

1.6%

56% below

Avg Temperature

69°F

234 sunny days/yr

Is Rainbow Beach a Good Place to Live?

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2.7 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Rainbow Beach residents earn a median household income of $20,348 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,348. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 148 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rainbow Beach is $157,800 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $789/month.

Climate & Weather

Rainbow Beach has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,556

Median Age56.0 yrs

Density4/mi²

Foreign Born14.5%

Economy

Median Income$20,348

Per Capita$20,348

Unemployment1.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$391

Housing

Home Value$157,800

Rent$789

Ownership68.3%

Housing Units622

Climate

Avg Temp69°F

Sunny Days234/yr

Rain56.0 in/yr

Elevation72 ft

Did You Know?

14.5% of residents are foreign-born.