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Under $650 — Personal income distribution

Share of personal income distribution that is under $650.

Australia over time

39.3% 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. Callemondah 86.7%
  2. East Arnhem 80.2%
  3. Aurukun 78.0%
  4. West Arnhem 77.3%
  5. Moorabbin Airport 76.9%
  6. Yarrabah 75.5%

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 — Personal income distribution in Australia?

At the 2021 Census, Under $650 — Personal income distribution across Australia was 39.3%. It is expressed as a percentage of the relevant group.

How is Under $650 — Personal income distribution measured?

Share of personal 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 — Personal income distribution vary across Australia?

Across the 2,383 SA2 areas with data, Under $650 — Personal income distribution ranges from 0.0% to 86.7%, with a typical (median) area at 39.2%.

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

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

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

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