Weipa, Australia

Full City Profile

4.0 /5.0

A Great

2,830 Population

52 ft Elevation 16 meters

79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

Overall

4.0 / 5.0

Strong

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$265,400 home value, $1,327/mo rent

Weipa, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$65,058

13% below

$65,058 per capita

Home Value

$265,400

6% below

Median Rent

$1,327/mo

14% above

Unemployment

4.1%

14% above

Avg Temperature

79°F

233 sunny days/yr

Is Weipa a Good Place to Live?

4.0 / 5.0 — Great

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

Economy & Jobs

Weipa residents earn a median household income of $65,058 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,058. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 269 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Weipa is $265,400 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,327/month.

Climate & Weather

Weipa has an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,830

Median Age37.5 yrs

Foreign Born30.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$65,058

Per Capita$65,058

Unemployment4.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$1,251

Housing

Home Value$265,400

Rent$1,327

Ownership66.0%

Housing Units1,132

Climate

Avg Temp79°F

Sunny Days233/yr

Rain65.2 in/yr

Elevation52 ft

Did You Know?

30.0% of residents are foreign-born.