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Rottnest Island, Australia

Full City Profile

4.2 /5.0
A Great
565 Population 44/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$37,586 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,600 home value, $318/mo rent

Rottnest Island, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,586
50% below
$37,586 per capita
Home Value
$63,600
77% below
Median Rent
$318/mo
73% below
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
Avg Temperature
66°F
352 sunny days/yr

Is Rottnest Island a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rottnest Island residents earn a median household income of $37,586 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,586. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 54 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rottnest Island is $63,600 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $318/month.

Climate & Weather

Rottnest Island has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population565
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density44/mi²
Foreign Born39.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$37,586
Per Capita$37,586
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$723

Housing

A+
Home Value$63,600
Rent$318
Ownership10.8%
Housing Units226

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days352/yr
Rain18.8 in/yr
Elevation33 ft

Did You Know?

39.8% of residents are foreign-born.