# Income — Melton

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

Area: Melton (Council (LGA))

Typical household incomes in Melton are a little above the national figure, with a typical weekly take-home of $1,887. The area has seen a significant rise in earnings over the last decade, as the typical household income grew by $524 since 2011. This growth is reflected in the rising number of high-earning households.

The typical family in Melton earns $2,051 a week, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Personal weekly incomes are also higher than most areas, with the typical person earning $786.

High-earning households are much more common here than in most similar areas, with 20.8% earning $3,000 or more a week. However, the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more weekly is 8.4%, which is well below the national figure of 12.5%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $786 | +28.9% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,887 | +38.4% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,051 | +38.0% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 8.4% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 20.8% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 36.3%, $650–$1,499 25.3%, $3,000–$3,999 11.5%, Under $650 11.4%, $4,000 or more 9.3%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 39.8%, $650–$1,499 33.2%, $1,500–$2,999 16.5%, $3,000 or more 2.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA24650/melton/topic/income