Lonsdale · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Income in Lonsdale

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

Weekly family incomes in Lonsdale have climbed by $1,175 since 2011. While these gains are significant, the area remains a low-income hub where typical household earnings are far below the state and national figures.

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📍 Lonsdale, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Lonsdale sits — Median household income (weekly)

$725 ▲ +16.9%
  • $500–$607: 7 areas
  • $607–$714: 1 area
  • $714–$821: 8 areas
  • $821–$929: 26 areas
  • $929–$1,036: 69 areas
  • $1,036–$1,143: 119 areas
  • $1,143–$1,250: 181 areas
  • $1,250–$1,357: 182 areas
  • $1,357–$1,464: 220 areas
  • $1,464–$1,571: 146 areas
  • $1,571–$1,679: 154 areas
  • $1,679–$1,786: 149 areas
  • $1,786–$1,893: 158 areas
  • $1,893–$2,000: 152 areas
  • $2,000–$2,107: 188 areas
  • $2,107–$2,214: 145 areas
  • $2,214–$2,321: 129 areas
  • $2,321–$2,429: 109 areas
  • $2,429–$2,536: 56 areas
  • $2,536–$2,643: 52 areas
  • $2,643–$2,750: 31 areas
  • $2,750–$2,857: 29 areas
  • $2,857–$2,964: 18 areas
  • $2,964–$3,071: 23 areas
  • $3,071–$3,179: 19 areas
  • $3,179–$3,286: 11 areas
  • $3,286–$3,393: 10 areas
  • $3,393–$3,500: 22 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Lonsdale — lower than 99% of areas.

Median household income (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Lonsdale$725
5160, SA $725
South Australia $1,455
Australia $1,746

Typical incomes

Median personal, family and household incomes.

The typical family earns $1,875 a week, which is about the same as the South Australian figure. However, typical personal and household incomes are among the lowest for their level, with households earning just $725 weekly.

$550 ▲ +29.4%

Lower than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $425
  • 2016: $362
  • 2021: $550

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

$725 ▲ +16.9%

Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $620
  • 2016: $466
  • 2021: $725

Median total household income per week.

$1,875 ▲ +167.9%

Lower than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $700
  • 2016: $649
  • 2021: $1,875

Median total family income per week.

Income spread

High earners and the full distribution.

High earners are almost entirely absent, as 0.0% of people earn $2,000 or more per week. This is far below the national figure of 12.5%, and nearly 39% of the population earns under $650 weekly.

Personal income distribution

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In Lonsdale, Under $650 is the majority at 77%; $1,500–$2,999 is next at 23%.

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 Lonsdale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/403041082/lonsdale/topic/income