Median family income (weekly)

At the 2021 Census, Median family income (weekly) across Australia was $2,120. It is the midpoint value — half of cases sit above it and half below.

Median total family income per week. Being a median rather than an average, it is not distorted by a handful of very high or very low values.

Across the 2,403 SA2 areas with data, Median family income (weekly) ranges from $450 to $7,000, with a typical (median) area at $2,093. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

Yes — Median family income (weekly) is measured consistently enough to compare across the 2011, 2016 and 2021 Censuses, so the trend over time is meaningful. Nationally it has risen from $1,481 in 2011 to $2,120 in 2021.

Use the interactive map to compare Median family income (weekly) 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.