Thursday Island, Australia

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

2,805 Population

62 ft Elevation 19 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$30,488 median income, 4.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

Thursday Island, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$30,488

59% below

$30,488 per capita

Home Value

$112,600

60% below

Median Rent

$563/mo

52% below

Unemployment

4.7%

31% above

Avg Temperature

80°F

225 sunny days/yr

Is Thursday Island a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.8 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Thursday Island residents earn a median household income of $30,488 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,488. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 266 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Thursday Island is $112,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $563/month.

Climate & Weather

Thursday Island has an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,805

Median Age30.0 yrs

Foreign Born6.6%

Economy

C+

Median Income$30,488

Per Capita$30,488

Unemployment4.7%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$586

Housing

A+

Home Value$112,600

Rent$563

Ownership13.8%

Housing Units1,122

Climate

Avg Temp80°F

Sunny Days225/yr

Rain68.1 in/yr

Elevation62 ft