2421, NSW · Postcode

Income in 2421, NSW

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

A jump of 14 percentage points in high-earning households since 2011 marks a major shift in postcode 2421. Now, a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most similar areas. Typical weekly incomes for families and individuals are also higher than in most other similar places.

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📍 2421, NSW, Postcode

Where 2421, NSW sits — Median household income (weekly)

$1,867 ▲ +42.7%
  • $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 2421, NSW — higher than 70% of areas.

Median household income (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2421, NSW$1,867
Dungog $1,485
New South Wales $1,829
Australia $1,746

Typical incomes

Median personal, family and household incomes.

The typical family in postcode 2421 earns $2,103 a week, which is about the same as the New South Wales and national figures. Typical personal weekly income has risen by $202 since 2011 to reach $795, a figure higher than in most similar areas.

$795 ▲ +34.1%

Higher than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $593
  • 2016: $653
  • 2021: $795

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

$1,867 ▲ +42.7%

Higher than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,308
  • 2016: $1,638
  • 2021: $1,867

Median total household income per week.

$2,103 ▲ +33.4%

Higher than 64% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,577
  • 2016: $1,809
  • 2021: $2,103

Median total family income per week.

Income spread

High earners and the full distribution.

High earners are common here, with 12.8% of people making $2,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most areas. This trend is seen in households too, where 25% earn $3,000 or more per week, a little above the Australian average of 22.6%.

Household income distribution

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In 2421, NSW, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $3,000–$3,999 (14%).

Personal income distribution

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In 2421, NSW, the largest group is Under $650 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (19%).

Sources

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

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Income in 2421, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2421/2421-nsw/topic/income