Whalan, Australia

Full City Profile

1.5 /5.0

D Poor

5,913 Population 3/sq mi density

131 ft Elevation 40 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

1.5 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$17,103 median income, 9.5% unemployment

Affordability

1.1 / 5.0

$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

Whalan, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$17,103

77% below

$17,103 per capita

Home Value

$169,000

40% below

Median Rent

$845/mo

27% below

Unemployment

9.5%

164% above

Avg Temperature

63°F

334 sunny days/yr

Is Whalan a Good Place to Live?

1.5 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Whalan residents earn a median household income of $17,103 , which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,103. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 562 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whalan is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $845/month.

Climate & Weather

Whalan has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,913

Median Age34.0 yrs

Density3/mi²

Foreign Born27.5%

Economy

Median Income$17,103

Per Capita$17,103

Unemployment9.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$329

Housing

Home Value$169,000

Rent$845

Ownership45.7%

Housing Units2,365

Climate

Avg Temp63°F

Sunny Days334/yr

Rain31.3 in/yr

Elevation131 ft

Did You Know?

27.5% of residents are foreign-born.