Scarborough, Australia

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

17,605 Population 9,315/sq mi density

30 ft Elevation 9 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$41,608 median income, 3.7% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$228,200 home value, $1,141/mo rent

Scarborough, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$41,608

45% below

$41,608 per capita

Home Value

$228,200

19% below

Median Rent

$1,141/mo

2% below

Unemployment

3.7%

3% above

Avg Temperature

64°F

343 sunny days/yr

Is Scarborough a Good Place to Live?

3.4 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Scarborough residents earn a median household income of $41,608 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,608. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,672 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Scarborough is $228,200 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,141/month.

Climate & Weather

Scarborough has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 343 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population17,605

Median Age36.0 yrs

Density9,315/mi²

Foreign Born31.7%

Economy

Median Income$41,608

Per Capita$41,608

Unemployment3.7%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$800

Housing

B+

Home Value$228,200

Rent$1,141

Ownership59.7%

Housing Units7,042

Climate

Avg Temp64°F

Sunny Days343/yr

Rain22.0 in/yr

Elevation30 ft

Did You Know?

31.7% of residents are foreign-born.