2359, NSW · Postcode

Income in 2359, NSW

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

Low weekly pay defines daily life for many in postcode 2359, where the typical household earns just $987. This is far below the national figure and represents some of the lowest income levels in the region. While earnings have risen since 2011, the area remains significantly poorer than most other parts of the country.

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📍 2359, NSW, Postcode

Where 2359, NSW sits — Median household income (weekly)

$987 ▲ +55.2%
  • $500–$589: 4 areas
  • $589–$679: 2 areas
  • $679–$768: 21 areas
  • $768–$857: 56 areas
  • $857–$946: 87 areas
  • $946–$1,036: 120 areas
  • $1,036–$1,125: 145 areas
  • $1,125–$1,214: 213 areas
  • $1,214–$1,304: 216 areas
  • $1,304–$1,393: 232 areas
  • $1,393–$1,482: 194 areas
  • $1,482–$1,571: 148 areas
  • $1,571–$1,661: 120 areas
  • $1,661–$1,750: 124 areas
  • $1,750–$1,839: 134 areas
  • $1,839–$1,929: 128 areas
  • $1,929–$2,018: 115 areas
  • $2,018–$2,107: 110 areas
  • $2,107–$2,196: 115 areas
  • $2,196–$2,286: 71 areas
  • $2,286–$2,375: 62 areas
  • $2,375–$2,464: 50 areas
  • $2,464–$2,554: 37 areas
  • $2,554–$2,643: 23 areas
  • $2,643–$2,732: 18 areas
  • $2,732–$2,821: 18 areas
  • $2,821–$2,911: 17 areas
  • $2,911–$3,000: 56 areas

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2359, NSW — lower than 91% of areas.

Median household income (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2359, NSW$987
Uralla $1,346
New South Wales $1,829
Australia $1,746

Typical incomes

Median personal, family and household incomes.

Typical weekly household income is $987, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $1,829. Personal earnings are also among the lowest at this level, with the usual person bringing in $464 a week, though this is $55 higher than in 2011.

$464 ▲ +13.4%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $409
  • 2016: $423
  • 2021: $464

Median total personal income per week for people aged 15+.

$987 ▲ +55.2%

Lower than 91% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $636
  • 2016: $774
  • 2021: $987

Median total household income per week.

$1,182 ▲ +24.6%

Lower than 94% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $949
  • 2016: $913
  • 2021: $1,182

Median total family income per week.

Income spread

High earners and the full distribution.

Very few residents earn high wages; only 2.2% of people make $2,000 or more a week, which is far below the 12.5% national figure. High-earning households are equally rare at 5.6%, although this has risen slightly from 1.8% in 2011.

Household income distribution

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In 2359, NSW, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (27%).

Personal income distribution

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In 2359, NSW, Under $650 is the majority at 64%; $650–$1,499 is next at 26%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Income in 2359, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2359/2359-nsw/topic/income