# Income — Greater Melbourne

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

Area: Greater Melbourne (Capital City)

A little above the national and state figures, Greater Melbourne sees typical households earning more than most other Australian areas. Weekly household income has climbed by $359 since 2016, reflecting a general rise in earnings across the region.

The typical family now earns $2,243 a week, which is about the same as the Victorian and Australian figures. For individuals, the typical weekly personal income is $841, placing Greater Melbourne around the middle compared to similar areas.

High earners are common here, with 25.4% of households making $3,000 or more a week, a figure that rose 9.3 percentage points since 2016. This is a little above the national rate of 22.6%, and 13.7% of people personally earn $2,000 or more each week.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $841 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,901 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,243 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 13.7% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 25.4% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 30.9%, $650–$1,499 23.9%, $4,000 or more 14.2%, Under $650 14.0%, $3,000–$3,999 11.2%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 38.8%, $650–$1,499 30.6%, $1,500–$2,999 18.9%, $3,000 or more 5.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/gccsa/2GMEL/greater-melbourne/topic/income