West Melbourne, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

5,588 Population 1/sq mi density

75 ft Elevation 23 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$35,760 median income, 6.4% unemployment

Affordability

3.2 / 5.0

$218,600 home value, $1,093/mo rent

West Melbourne, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$35,760

52% below

$35,760 per capita

Home Value

$218,600

22% below

Median Rent

$1,093/mo

6% below

Unemployment

6.4%

78% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

292 sunny days/yr

Is West Melbourne a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

West Melbourne residents earn a median household income of $35,760 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,760. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 531 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Melbourne is $218,600 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,093/month.

Climate & Weather

West Melbourne has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,588

Median Age31.0 yrs

Density1/mi²

Foreign Born53.5%

Economy

C+

Median Income$35,760

Per Capita$35,760

Unemployment6.4%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$688

Housing

Home Value$218,600

Rent$1,093

Ownership33.2%

Housing Units2,235

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days292/yr

Rain33.2 in/yr

Elevation75 ft

Did You Know?

53.5% of residents are foreign-born.