River Heads, Australia

Full City Profile

1.5 /5.0

D Poor

1,486 Population 5/sq mi density

102 ft Elevation 31 meters

71°F Avg Temperature 22°C

Overall

1.5 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$18,353 median income, 9.5% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

River Heads, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$18,353

76% below

$18,353 per capita

Home Value

$197,200

30% below

Median Rent

$986/mo

15% below

Unemployment

9.5%

164% above

Avg Temperature

71°F

336 sunny days/yr

Is River Heads a Good Place to Live?

1.5 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

River Heads residents earn a median household income of $18,353 , which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,353. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 141 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in River Heads is $197,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $986/month.

Climate & Weather

River Heads has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,486

Median Age54.0 yrs

Density5/mi²

Foreign Born17.9%

Economy

Median Income$18,353

Per Capita$18,353

Unemployment9.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$353

Housing

Home Value$197,200

Rent$986

Ownership83.5%

Housing Units594

Climate

Avg Temp71°F

Sunny Days336/yr

Rain30.9 in/yr

Elevation102 ft

Did You Know?

17.9% of residents are foreign-born.