2786, NSW · Postcode

Income in 2786, NSW

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

Typical household weekly incomes in postcode 2786 are $1,225, which is well below the national figure. While most residents earn less than the state average, the number of high earners has grown since 2011. This suggests a shifting financial landscape for the area.

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📍 2786, NSW, Postcode

Where 2786, NSW sits — Median household income (weekly)

$1,225 ▲ +41.6%
  • $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 2786, NSW — lower than 74% of areas.

Median household income (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2786, NSW$1,225
Lithgow $1,196
New South Wales $1,829
Australia $1,746

Typical incomes

Median personal, family and household incomes.

Typical weekly family income is $1,774, which is a little below the New South Wales figure of $2,185. Personal incomes are also lower than most areas at $688 per week, though this has risen by $241 since 2011.

$688 ▲ +53.9%

Lower than 64% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $447
  • 2016: $534
  • 2021: $688

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

$1,225 ▲ +41.6%

Lower than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $865
  • 2016: $1,045
  • 2021: $1,225

Median total household income per week.

$1,774 ▲ +72.6%

Lower than 58% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,028
  • 2016: $1,286
  • 2021: $1,774

Median total family income per week.

Income spread

High earners and the full distribution.

About 11.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a figure that is higher than most similar areas. However, households earning $3,000 or more weekly make up only 13.9% of the area, which is far below the state average.

Household income distribution

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In 2786, NSW, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (24%).

Personal income distribution

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In 2786, NSW, the largest group is Under $650 at 47%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

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 2786, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2786/2786-nsw/topic/income