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Shoalwater, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Shoalwater is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 3,928. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,928 Population 3,928/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
20.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$22,950 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,950 median income, 8.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population3,928
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density3,928/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,950
Per Capita$22,950
Unemployment8.2%

Housing

B
Home Value$146,400
Rent$732
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units1,571

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain20.6 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population3,928
Population Density3,928 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-32.2909°, 115.7110°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation20.6 inches (523 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,950
Median Age49.0 years

About Shoalwater

Shoalwater is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 3,928. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Shoalwater has a population of 3,928 with a density of 3,928 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,928
Total Population
3,928
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Australia avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Shoalwater vs Australia Average

The median household income in Shoalwater is $22,950, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,950 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $441, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 373 business establishments.

Income: Shoalwater vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,950
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,950
Avg Weekly Wage$441

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)373

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Shoalwater is $146,400, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $732 (37% below the national average of $1,163). 66.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,571 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,400
48% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$732
37% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.0%
Owner-Occupied66.0%
Renter-Occupied34.0%
Housing Units1,571

Property Tax

Climate in Shoalwater

Shoalwater has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (24°C), the coldest is Jul (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 608 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 18.9° / 27° 16.0
Feb 24°C / 75°F 19.6° / 28.4° 15.1
Mar 22.5°C / 73°F 18.2° / 26.9° 15.1
Apr 20°C / 68°F 16.1° / 23.8° 38.9
May 17.4°C / 63°F 13.6° / 21.2° 68.1
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 12.2° / 19.2° 112.1
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 11.2° / 17.9° 116.0
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 11.3° / 18.2° 103.0
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 12° / 18.9° 68.5
Oct 17.4°C / 63°F 13.7° / 21° 27.0
Nov 19.9°C / 68°F 15.9° / 23.9° 17.9
Dec 21.6°C / 71°F 17.4° / 25.8° 10.5
Shoalwater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density3,928/sq mi
Coordinates-32.2909°N, 115.7110°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 4, 2006.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 139 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 145 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 144 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 77 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 147 km
Mar 4, 2006 9 km ESE of Donnybrook, Australia M2.7 149 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 110 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 136 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 131 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 145 km
Feb 18, 2002 22 km SE of Collie, Australia M2.5 147 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 101 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 130 km
Aug 11, 2003 25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
February 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
April 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 6.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 6.7 in Wettest
August 56°F (14°C) 4.6 in Coldest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest

Shoalwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 56°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Shoalwater

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Safety Bay Primary School
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Radio Stations near Shoalwater

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music adult contemporary, music AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Triple J (WA) contemporary, indi AAC+ 56 kbps
Perth 6IX classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 64 kbps
Triple M Perth rock AAC 130 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
917TheWave AAC+ 192 kbps
ABC Radio Perth AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
Hellenic Radio Perth MP3 320 kbps
96fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps
SonshineFM Extra christian AAC+ 128 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Shoalwater

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aviation Heritage Museum
Azelia Ley Homestead
Engine Museum
Fremantle Hospital Museum
Granary Museum
Mandurah Community Museum
Mandurah Peel Convention Centre
The Rockingham Museum
Western Australian Maritime Museum
Western Australian Museum Shipwrecks

Libraries in Shoalwater

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Amherst Village Public Library0.0
Bull Creek Library0.0
Cockburn Public Library and Information Service0.0
Coolbellup Public Library0.0
Darius Wells Library0.0
Fremantle Library0.0
Lakelands Library and Community Centre0.0
Learning Centre / PROPEL0.0
Mandurah Library0.0
Mandurah TAFE Library0.0
Murdoch TAFE Library0.0
Notre Dame Law Library0.0
Piara Waters Library0.0
Rockingham Central Library0.0
Roy and Amy Galvin Medical Library0.0
Safety Bay Public Library0.0
St Teresa's Library0.0
Success Public Library0.0
Warnbro Community Public Library0.0
Willagee Library0.0
Willetton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Shoalwater

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Canning Vale Sunday Markets
E Shed Markets
Food Hall
Fremantle Markets
Freo Farmers' Market
Stock Road Market

Restaurants in Shoalwater

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Virasat Indian Restaurant
Virasat Indian Restaurant

Cafes in Shoalwater

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boat Ramp Cafe
Pengo's
The Pond Barista

Breweries in Shoalwater

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Calamity's Rod

Airports Near Shoalwater

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base PearceMedium Airport
Between Lakes Private AirstripSmall Airport
Dwellingup AirstripSmall Airport
HMAS Stirling Military AirportSmall Airport
Lake Clifton AirstripSmall Airport
Langley Park AirstripSmall Airport
MidwaySmall Airport
Murray FieldSmall Airport
Pinjarra North AirstripSmall Airport
Pinjarra Skydiving AirstripSmall Airport
Preston Field - Blair HoweSmall Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine AirportSmall Airport
Wheeler DromeSmall Airport
Wheeler FieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shoalwater

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St George's Anglican Church

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shoalwater

What is the population of Shoalwater?

Shoalwater has a population of 3,928 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3,928 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Shoalwater expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,950, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,400 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Shoalwater?

Shoalwater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.6 inches.

How is the job market in Shoalwater?

The job market in Shoalwater faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $441. There are 373 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Shoalwater?

The median home value in Shoalwater is $146,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $732. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.

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