# Income — O'Connor

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

Area: O'Connor (Federal Electorate)

Typical household incomes in O'Connor are much lower than most areas, meaning fewer residents have a high weekly budget to spend. While earnings have risen since 2011, the usual household now brings in $1,456 a week, which is a little below the national figure.

The typical family earns $1,914 a week, which is a little below the Western Australian figure of $2,214. Personal weekly incomes are around $772, which is about the same as the national figure of $805.

High earners are scarce here, as the 16.2% of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below the state and national figures. This is reflected in the personal income spread, where 38.6% of people earn under $650 a week.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $772 | +21.6% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,456 | +1.3% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,914 | +16.3% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 11.7% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 16.2% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 27.4%, $1,500–$2,999 27.2%, Under $650 18.5%, $3,000–$3,999 8.4%, $4,000 or more 7.8%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 38.6%, $650–$1,499 27.9%, $1,500–$2,999 17.4%, $3,000 or more 4.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ced/CED511/o-connor/topic/income