# Income — Elsternwick

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

Area: Elsternwick (Statistical Area 2 (SA2))

Weekly family incomes in Elsternwick have climbed by $1,002 since 2011, reflecting a significant rise in wealth. This is now an area of high earners, where the typical family brings in $3,216 per week, well above both the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $2,171, which is much higher than most areas. Personal income is also well above the national figure, with the typical person earning $1,193 a week.

High earners are common here, with 34.7% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that rose 18 points since 2011. This trend is mirrored among individuals, as 25.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, far above the national average.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,193 | +47.1% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,171 | +41.2% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $3,216 | +45.3% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 25.3% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 34.7% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 27.2%, $4,000 or more 23.9%, $650–$1,499 20.2%, Under $650 12.8%, $3,000–$3,999 10.8%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 29.6%, $650–$1,499 26.4%, $1,500–$2,999 25.1%, $3,000 or more 13.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/208021179/elsternwick/topic/income