Shearwater, Australia

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

1,718 Population 38/sq mi density

75 ft Elevation 23 meters

44°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$19,638 median income, 3.3% unemployment

Affordability

1.9 / 5.0

$166,200 home value, $831/mo rent

Shearwater, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$19,638

74% below

$19,638 per capita

Home Value

$166,200

41% below

Median Rent

$831/mo

29% below

Unemployment

3.3%

8% below

Avg Temperature

44°F

316 sunny days/yr

Is Shearwater a Good Place to Live?

2.4 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Shearwater residents earn a median household income of $19,638 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,638. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 163 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shearwater is $166,200 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $831/month.

Climate & Weather

Shearwater has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,718

Median Age58.0 yrs

Density38/mi²

Foreign Born13.7%

Economy

C+

Median Income$19,638

Per Capita$19,638

Unemployment3.3%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$378

Housing

Home Value$166,200

Rent$831

Ownership78.0%

Housing Units687

Climate

Avg Temp44°F

Sunny Days316/yr

Rain32.5 in/yr

Elevation75 ft

Did You Know?

13.7% of residents are foreign-born.