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$650–$1,499 — Household income distribution

Share of household income distribution that is $650–$1,499.

Australia over time

25.6% in 2021

Not directly comparable across censuses — shown per year only.

Explore on the map

See how $650–$1,499 varies across Australia.

By block (sa1) By statistical area 2 (sa2) By postcode By council (lga) By sub-region (sa3) By region (sa4) By capital city By state / territory By australia By suburb / locality By urban area By urban centre By federal electorate By state electorate By section of state By section of state range By remoteness area

Highest areas

SA2 areas with the highest $650–$1,499 (2021 Census).

  1. Aurukun 43.6%
  2. Goolwa - Port Elliot 43.2%
  3. Petermann - Simpson 42.8%
  4. Tea Gardens - Hawks Nest 42.4%
  5. Victor Harbor 42.1%
  6. Moreton Island 41.9%

Related indicators

Median personal income (weekly) View → Median household income (weekly) View → Median family income (weekly) View → People earning $2,000+ a week View → Households earning $3,000+ a week View →

Frequently asked questions

What is $650–$1,499 — Household income distribution in Australia?

At the 2021 Census, $650–$1,499 — Household income distribution across Australia was 25.6%. It is expressed as a percentage of the relevant group.

How is $650–$1,499 — Household income distribution measured?

Share of household income distribution that is $650–$1,499. It is calculated as a percentage of the relevant population or dwellings, so it can be compared fairly between large and small areas.

How does $650–$1,499 — Household income distribution vary across Australia?

Across the 2,345 SA2 areas with data, $650–$1,499 — Household income distribution ranges from 0.0% to 43.6%, with a typical (median) area at 25.7%.

Can $650–$1,499 — Household income distribution be compared across censuses?

Not directly — definitions or boundaries changed between censuses, so year-to-year changes in $650–$1,499 — Household income distribution should be read with caution.

Where can I see $650–$1,499 — Household income distribution for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare $650–$1,499 — Household income distribution down to block (sa1) and statistical area 2 (sa2) level, or search any suburb, postcode or council area to see its value in context against state and national figures.

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). $650–$1,499 — Household income distribution [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/comp:household-income-bands:650-1499