Russell Island, Australia

Full City Profile

1.6 /5.0

D Poor

2,747 Population 1/sq mi density

59 ft Elevation 18 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Overall

1.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$15,176 median income, 14.4% unemployment

Affordability

1.2 / 5.0

$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent

Russell Island, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$15,176

80% below

$15,176 per capita

Home Value

$146,400

48% below

Median Rent

$732/mo

37% below

Unemployment

14.4%

300% above

Avg Temperature

70°F

339 sunny days/yr

Is Russell Island a Good Place to Live?

1.6 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Russell Island residents earn a median household income of $15,176 , which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,176. The unemployment rate stands at 14.4% (300% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 261 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Russell Island is $146,400 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $732/month.

Climate & Weather

Russell Island has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 339 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,747

Median Age59.0 yrs

Density1/mi²

Foreign Born23.4%

Economy

Median Income$15,176

Per Capita$15,176

Unemployment14.4%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$292

Housing

Home Value$146,400

Rent$732

Ownership73.4%

Housing Units1,099

Climate

Avg Temp70°F

Sunny Days339/yr

Rain33.0 in/yr

Elevation59 ft

Did You Know?

23.4% of residents are foreign-born.