Watsonia, Australia

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,352 Population 6,014/sq mi density

299 ft Elevation 91 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$30,420 median income, 4.5% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.6 / 5.0

$216,800 home value, $1,084/mo rent

Watsonia, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$30,420

60% below

$30,420 per capita

Home Value

$216,800

23% below

Median Rent

$1,084/mo

7% below

Unemployment

4.5%

25% above

Avg Temperature

56°F

287 sunny days/yr

Is Watsonia a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.8 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Watsonia residents earn a median household income of $30,420 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,420. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 508 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Watsonia is $216,800 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,084/month.

Climate & Weather

Watsonia has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,352

Median Age38.0 yrs

Density6,014/mi²

Foreign Born20.9%

Economy

C+

Median Income$30,420

Per Capita$30,420

Unemployment4.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$585

Housing

C+

Home Value$216,800

Rent$1,084

Ownership69.5%

Housing Units2,141

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days287/yr

Rain31.9 in/yr

Elevation299 ft

Did You Know?

20.9% of residents are foreign-born.