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Under $650 — Household income distribution

Share of household income distribution that is under $650.

Australia over time

15.4% in 2021

Not directly comparable across censuses — shown per year only.

Explore on the map

See how under $650 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 under $650 (2021 Census).

  1. Tiwi Islands 39.6%
  2. Coober Pedy 36.2%
  3. Southern Moreton Bay Islands 35.7%
  4. Thamarrurr 35.6%
  5. Elizabeth 34.6%
  6. Mount Morgan 33.3%

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 Under $650 — Household income distribution in Australia?

At the 2021 Census, Under $650 — Household income distribution across Australia was 15.4%. It is expressed as a percentage of the relevant group.

How is Under $650 — Household income distribution measured?

Share of household income distribution that is under $650. 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 Under $650 — Household income distribution vary across Australia?

Across the 2,345 SA2 areas with data, Under $650 — Household income distribution ranges from 0.0% to 39.6%, with a typical (median) area at 14.8%. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

Can Under $650 — Household income distribution be compared across censuses?

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

Where can I see Under $650 — Household income distribution for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Under $650 — 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). Under $650 — Household income distribution [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/comp:household-income-bands:under-650