Tennant Creek, Australia

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0

B Good

3,080 Population

1,194 ft Elevation 364 meters

78°F Avg Temperature 26°C

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.1 / 5.0

$22,680 median income, 8.7% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$101,400 home value, $507/mo rent

Tennant Creek, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$22,680

70% below

$22,680 per capita

Home Value

$101,400

64% below

Median Rent

$507/mo

56% below

Unemployment

8.7%

142% above

Avg Temperature

78°F

307 sunny days/yr

Is Tennant Creek a Good Place to Live?

3.1 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Tennant Creek residents earn a median household income of $22,680 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,680. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 293 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tennant Creek is $101,400 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $507/month.

Climate & Weather

Tennant Creek has an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 88°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,080

Median Age33.0 yrs

Foreign Born15.0%

Economy

Median Income$22,680

Per Capita$22,680

Unemployment8.7%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$436

Housing

Home Value$101,400

Rent$507

Ownership28.3%

Housing Units1,232

Climate

Avg Temp78°F

Sunny Days307/yr

Rain16.1 in/yr

Elevation1,194 ft

Did You Know?

15.0% of residents are foreign-born.