West Wollongong, Australia

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

4,750 Population 10/sq mi density

118 ft Elevation 36 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$25,654 median income, 5.7% unemployment

Affordability

2.1 / 5.0

$208,400 home value, $1,042/mo rent

West Wollongong, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$25,654

66% below

$25,654 per capita

Home Value

$208,400

26% below

Median Rent

$1,042/mo

10% below

Unemployment

5.7%

58% above

Avg Temperature

63°F

328 sunny days/yr

Is West Wollongong a Good Place to Live?

2.3 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

West Wollongong residents earn a median household income of $25,654 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,654. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 451 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Wollongong is $208,400 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,042/month.

Climate & Weather

West Wollongong has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,750

Median Age35.0 yrs

Density10/mi²

Foreign Born24.3%

Economy

C+

Median Income$25,654

Per Capita$25,654

Unemployment5.7%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$493

Housing

Home Value$208,400

Rent$1,042

Ownership63.0%

Housing Units1,900

Climate

Avg Temp63°F

Sunny Days328/yr

Rain37.5 in/yr

Elevation118 ft

Did You Know?

24.3% of residents are foreign-born.