3821, VIC · Postcode

Income in 3821, VIC

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

Higher incomes than most similar areas define postcode 3821, where the typical family now earns $2,157 a week. While these figures sit comfortably above similar locales, they remain about the same as the state and national benchmarks. Most notably, the area has seen a steady climb in earnings over the last decade.

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📍 3821, VIC, Postcode

Where 3821, VIC sits — Median household income (weekly)

$1,834 ▲ +47.7%
  • $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 3821, VIC — higher than 69% of areas.

Median household income (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3821, VIC$1,834
Baw Baw $1,495
Victoria $1,759
Australia $1,746

Typical incomes

Median personal, family and household incomes.

Weekly family income is $2,157 and household income is $1,834, both of which are higher than most similar areas. These amounts have grown significantly since 2011, with typical household pay rising by $592 over the decade.

$768 ▲ +45.5%

Higher than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $528
  • 2016: $636
  • 2021: $768

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

$1,834 ▲ +47.7%

Higher than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,242
  • 2016: $1,397
  • 2021: $1,834

Median total household income per week.

$2,157 ▲ +52.1%

Higher than 68% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,418
  • 2016: $1,600
  • 2021: $2,157

Median total family income per week.

Income spread

High earners and the full distribution.

The share of high-earners has jumped, with 19.4% of households now making $3,000 or more a week, up 11 points since 2011. However, this is still well below the Victorian and national figures, where about 23% of households reach that level.

Household income distribution

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In 3821, VIC, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and Under $650 (12%).

Personal income distribution

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In 3821, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

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 3821, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3821/3821-vic/topic/income