Southern Cross, Australia

Full City Profile

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

703 Population 3/sq mi density

1,188 ft Elevation 362 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$23,863 median income, 5.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$84,400 home value, $422/mo rent

Southern Cross, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$23,863

68% below

$23,863 per capita

Home Value

$84,400

70% below

Median Rent

$422/mo

64% below

Unemployment

5.8%

61% above

Avg Temperature

65°F

312 sunny days/yr

Is Southern Cross a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.6 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Southern Cross residents earn a median household income of $23,863 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,863. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 67 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Southern Cross is $84,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $422/month.

Climate & Weather

Southern Cross has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population703

Median Age50.0 yrs

Density3/mi²

Foreign Born18.2%

Economy

C+

Median Income$23,863

Per Capita$23,863

Unemployment5.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$459

Housing

A+

Home Value$84,400

Rent$422

Ownership62.5%

Housing Units281

Climate

Avg Temp65°F

Sunny Days312/yr

Rain13.2 in/yr

Elevation1,188 ft

Did You Know?

18.2% of residents are foreign-born.