# Income — Greater Adelaide

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

Area: Greater Adelaide (Capital City)

Weekly paychecks in Greater Adelaide have grown steadily, with the typical family now bringing in $1,988. Most residents earn a moderate amount, though the area falls a little below the national figure for typical household income.

The typical weekly family income of $1,988 is about the same as the state and national figures, having risen $397 since 2016. However, typical personal weekly income is lower than most areas at $762.

High earners are becoming more common, with the share of households earning over $3,000 a week rising 7.4 points to 18.2% since 2016. This is a little above the South Australian figure, but well below the national rate of 22.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $762 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,548 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,988 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 9.9% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 18.2% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 29.8%, $650–$1,499 28.6%, Under $650 17.2%, $3,000–$3,999 9.2%, $4,000 or more 9.0%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 42.0%, $650–$1,499 33.1%, $1,500–$2,999 16.4%, $3,000 or more 3.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/gccsa/4GADE/greater-adelaide/topic/income