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West Beach, Australia

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West Beach is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 1,407. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,407 Population 173/sq mi density
190 ft Elevation 58 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
26.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$33,597 Median Income
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Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$33,597 median income, 1.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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About West Beach

West Beach

West Beach is a suburb of Esperance, a town in south-eastern Western Australia. It is located south of Esperance's central business district, extending southwesterly for several kilometres along the southern coast. Its local government area is the Shire of Esperance.

People

Population1,407
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density173/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,597
Per Capita$33,597
Unemployment1.8%

Housing

B
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership76.3%
Housing Units563

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Population1,407
Population Density173 / sq mi
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Coordinates-33.8746°, 121.8901°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation26.9 inches (684 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,597
Median Age44.0 years

About West Beach

West Beach is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 1,407. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

West Beach has a population of 1,407 with a density of 173 people per square mile, spread across 8.2 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,407
Total Population
173
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
8.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

West Beach vs Australia Average

The median household income in West Beach is $33,597, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,597 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $646, 55% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 134 business establishments.

Income: West Beach vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$33,597
55% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$33,597
Avg Weekly Wage$646

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)134

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in West Beach is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 76.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 563 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.3%
Owner-Occupied76.3%
Renter-Occupied23.7%
Housing Units563

Property Tax

Climate in West Beach

West Beach has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.2°C), the coldest is Jul (13°C). Average annual precipitation is 612 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21°C / 70°F 15.9° / 26.1° 33.7
Feb 21.2°C / 70°F 16.4° / 26° 21.2
Mar 20.2°C / 68°F 15.3° / 25.1° 32.8
Apr 18.4°C / 65°F 13.5° / 23.4° 41.8
May 16°C / 61°F 11.2° / 20.7° 64.5
Jun 13.8°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.3° 75.6
Jul 13°C / 55°F 8.5° / 17.4° 92.2
Aug 13.5°C / 56°F 8.8° / 18.2° 87.6
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 9.6° / 19.5° 63.8
Oct 16.4°C / 62°F 11.2° / 21.5° 43.2
Nov 18.2°C / 65°F 12.9° / 23.4° 34.8
Dec 19.6°C / 67°F 14.5° / 24.7° 20.3
West Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.1 km²)
Population Density173/sq mi
Coordinates-33.8746°N, 121.8901°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.98"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 18, 2005.

Oct 19, 2001 112 km W of Nulsen, Australia M5.0 114 km
Nov 5, 1991 110 km NNE of Castletown, Australia M4.2 116 km
Oct 19, 2001 118 km WNW of Nulsen, Australia M3.8 120 km
Oct 19, 2001 115 km WNW of Nulsen, Australia M3.5 117 km
Feb 18, 2005 135 km NW of Castletown, Australia M3.3 138 km
Aug 18, 2001 75 km NE of Castletown, Australia M3.0 80 km
Oct 19, 2001 107 km WNW of Nulsen, Australia M2.7 109 km
Oct 19, 2001 136 km WNW of Nulsen, Australia M2.6 138 km
Oct 19, 2001 115 km WNW of Nulsen, Australia M2.5 117 km
Oct 19, 2001 90 km W of Nulsen, Australia M2.5 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
February 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in Warmest
March 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
July 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in Coldest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in Driest

West Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 55°F in August to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and December the driest (0.7").

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Schools in West Beach

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Catholic Primary School
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Radio Stations near West Beach

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Wave FM 91.7 AAC+ 192 kbps

Museums in West Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aunty Joan's Dolly Mix
Historic Village

Restaurants in West Beach

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Curry Palace

Cafes in West Beach

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aurelias Ice Creamery and Cafe

Breweries in West Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lucky Bay Brewing

Airports Near West Beach

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Esperance AirportEPRMedium Airport
Myrup fly in estate AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in West Beach

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church

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Shipwrecks
2
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Beach

What is the population of West Beach?

West Beach has a population of 1,407 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 173 people per square mile, spread across 8.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is West Beach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,597, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in West Beach?

West Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches.

How is the job market in West Beach?

The job market in West Beach is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $646. There are 134 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in West Beach?

The median home value in West Beach is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 76.3%.

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