Telfer, Australia — City Data & Statistics

Bachelor's+ 35.0%

4% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 30.2%

6% lower than US avg

Unemployment 4.1%

14% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 1.0%

92% lower than US avg

People

Population657

Median Age37.5 yrs

Density0/mi²

Male / FemaleN/A

Economy

Median IncomeN/A

Per Capita$65,058

Unemployment4.1%

Poverty1.0%

Health

Obesity30.2%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking9.6%

Depression11.7%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)

AQI10 (Good)

Rain14.0 in/yr

Sunny Days311/yr

Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+35.0%

High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A

Broadband97.1%

Population	657
Population Density	0 / sq mi
Elevation	1,047 ft (319 m)
Coordinates	-21.2117°, 123.2618°
Timezone	Australia/Perth
Country	🇦🇺 Australia
State / Province	Western Australia
Average Temperature	80°F (27°C)
January Average	91°F (33°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation	14.0 inches (356 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age	37.5 years

Is Telfer a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Telfer receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Telfer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Telfer has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F. Winters average 91°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 311 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 14.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10.

Telfer has a population of 657 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 68,667.4 square miles. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. 17.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

657

Total Population

People / sq mi

37.5yrs

Median Age

4% below US avg

68,667.4mi²

Land Area

Race & Ethnicity

Telfer vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages	100%

Social Characteristics

Telfer vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Telfer is N/A. Per capita income is $65,058 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 89.6, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Telfer vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$65,058

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.1%
	14% above US avg
Poverty Rate	1.0%
	92% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	89.60 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Telfer, 30.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.9% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.3% have high blood pressure. 9.6% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 11.2% report binge drinking. 89.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 11.7% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Telfer vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	30.2%
	6% below US avg
Diabetes	5.9%
High Blood Pressure	29.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	9.6%
	31% below US avg
Binge Drinking	11.2%
Physical Inactivity	89.0%
Depression	11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	89.0%

Food & Exercise

Telfer has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 91°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 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 14.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,047 feet.

Temperature

91°F Jan (33°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	80.2°F
	49% above US avg
January Average	91°F (33°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	14.0 inches
	63% below US avg
Snowfall	0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	10.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	92.9%

Geography

Elevation	1,047 ft (319 m)
Area	68,667.4 sq mi (177,848.6 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	-21.2117°N, 123.2618°W
Timezone	Australia/Perth

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	91°F (33°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
February	89°F (32°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
March	87°F (31°C)	2.1 in
April	82°F (28°C)	0.8 in
May	73°F (23°C)	0.8 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.6 in
July	65°F (19°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
August	69°F (21°C)	0.2 in
September	77°F (25°C)	0.1 in	Driest
October	84°F (29°C)	0.2 in
November	88°F (31°C)	0.6 in
December	91°F (33°C)	1.9 in

Telfer has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F — from 65°F in July to 91°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.9") and September the driest (0.1").

35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 97.1% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	35.0%
	4% above US avg
High School+	99.0%

B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	0/sq mi
Total Area	68,667.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	97.1%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Telfer

What is the population of Telfer?

Telfer has a population of 657 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 68,667.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.5 years.

Is Telfer expensive to live in?

Telfer is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 89.6 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Telfer?

Telfer has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 91°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 10.

How is the job market in Telfer?

Telfer has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Telfer?

35.0% of adults in Telfer hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Telfer?

The obesity rate in Telfer is 30.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 9.6% of adults are smokers. 89.0% are physically inactive. 11.7% of residents report depression.