Sunshine West, Australia

Full City Profile

1.6 /5.0

D Poor

18,552 Population 4/sq mi density

131 ft Elevation 40 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

1.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.1 / 5.0

$19,097 median income, 8.7% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$195,000 home value, $975/mo rent

Sunshine West, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$19,097

75% below

$19,097 per capita

Home Value

$195,000

31% below

Median Rent

$975/mo

16% below

Unemployment

8.7%

142% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

292 sunny days/yr

Is Sunshine West a Good Place to Live?

1.6 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Sunshine West residents earn a median household income of $19,097 , which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,097. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,762 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sunshine West is $195,000 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $975/month.

Climate & Weather

Sunshine West has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population18,552

Median Age38.0 yrs

Density4/mi²

Foreign Born51.0%

Economy

Median Income$19,097

Per Capita$19,097

Unemployment8.7%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$367

Housing

Home Value$195,000

Rent$975

Ownership71.1%

Housing Units7,421

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days292/yr

Rain33.2 in/yr

Elevation131 ft

Did You Know?

51.0% of residents are foreign-born.