# Income — Hobart

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

Area: Hobart (Council (LGA))

Weekly paychecks in Hobart are much higher than in most other areas. The typical family now brings in $2,324 a week, which is well above the Tasmanian figure. This financial strength is a growing trend, with typical household incomes rising by $582 since 2011.

A typical person in Hobart earns $886 a week, which is a little above the national figure and well above the state average. Family incomes are also strong, with the typical weekly total of $2,320 being $604 higher than across Tasmania.

High earners are common here, with 25.6% of households making $3,000 or more a week—a figure that has risen 15 percentage points since 2011. This is far above the state average, while 14.9% of individuals earn $2,000 or more weekly.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $886 | +38.2% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,842 | +46.2% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,324 | +30.4% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 14.9% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 25.6% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 29.3%, $650–$1,499 24.3%, Under $650 14.7%, $4,000 or more 14.6%, $3,000–$3,999 10.9%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 36.7%, $650–$1,499 31.8%, $1,500–$2,999 20.0%, $3,000 or more 6.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA62810/hobart/topic/income