Wollongong city centre, Australia

Full City Profile

4.2 /5.0

A Great

19,108 Population 41/sq mi density

33 ft Elevation 10 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

4.2 / 5.0

Strong

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$231,000 home value, $1,155/mo rent

Wollongong city centre, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$65,058

13% below

$65,058 per capita

Home Value

$231,000

18% below

Median Rent

$1,155/mo

1% below

Unemployment

4.1%

14% above

Avg Temperature

63°F

328 sunny days/yr

Is Wollongong city centre a Good Place to Live?

4.2 / 5.0 — Great

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

Economy & Jobs

Wollongong city centre 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 1,815 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wollongong city centre is $231,000 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,155/month.

Climate & Weather

Wollongong city centre 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

Population19,108

Median Age37.5 yrs

Density41/mi²

Foreign Born30.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$65,058

Per Capita$65,058

Unemployment4.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$1,251

Housing

A+

Home Value$231,000

Rent$1,155

Ownership66.0%

Housing Units7,643

Climate

Avg Temp63°F

Sunny Days328/yr

Rain37.5 in/yr

Elevation33 ft

Did You Know?

30.0% of residents are foreign-born.