# Income — Bundaberg

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

Area: Bundaberg (Council (LGA))

Weekly pay has climbed steadily since 2011 in Bundaberg, though typical earnings remain well below the state and national figures. For example, the typical family income rose by $447 over the decade to reach $1,427 per week. While more people are earning higher wages than they were ten years ago, the area still sees much lower incomes than most other regions.

Typical weekly pay is much lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $1,157. This is well below the Queensland figure of $1,675 and the Australian typical income of $1,746.

High earners are less common here than in other parts of the country, with only 10.4% of households making $3,000 or more a week. This is far below the Australian figure of 22.6%, although the proportion of high-earning households has risen since 2011.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $594 | +40.4% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,157 | +38.9% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,427 | +45.6% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 5.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 10.4% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 34.4%, $1,500–$2,999 24.6%, Under $650 22.3%, $3,000–$3,999 5.9%, $4,000 or more 4.5%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 49.3%, $650–$1,499 29.9%, $1,500–$2,999 10.7%, $3,000 or more 1.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA31820/bundaberg/topic/income