# Income — Gorton

What people and households earn each week, and how incomes are spread.

Area: Gorton (Federal Electorate)

A typical household in Gorton earns $1,927 a week, which is a little above the national figure. While this household income has risen since 2011, the typical personal weekly income has fallen to $742. This creates a mix where some households are quite well off, but many individuals earn lower wages.

The typical weekly household income is $1,927, which is higher than most areas. However, the typical personal weekly income of $742 is lower than most areas and has fallen by $114 since 2011.

High-earning households are more common here than in most areas, with 23.1% earning over $3,000 a week. In contrast, the share of people earning $2,000 or more weekly is well below the national figure at 8.4%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $742 | -13.3% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,927 | +10.7% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,065 | -15.5% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 8.4% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 23.1% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 34.1%, $650–$1,499 24.3%, $3,000–$3,999 12.3%, Under $650 12.2%, $4,000 or more 10.9%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 42.1%, $650–$1,499 31.9%, $1,500–$2,999 16.0%, $3,000 or more 2.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ced/CED218/gorton/topic/income