# Income — Maitland

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

Area: Maitland (Sub-region (SA3))

Weekly incomes in Maitland are about the same as the state and national figures, showing a steady middle-of-the-road profile. The typical family earns $2,112 per week, and while the area is generally average, there has been a notable rise in the number of high-earning households since 2011.

The typical weekly family income is $2,112, which is about the same as the New South Wales and Australian figures. Personal and household weekly incomes follow a similar pattern, with a typical person earning $812 and households bringing in $1,792.

Around 20.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that is well below the New South Wales average but has risen 11 points since 2011. This shift is mirrored by people earning $2,000 or more weekly, which rose 4.7 points to 11.3% over the same period.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $812 | +42.7% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,792 | +36.3% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,112 | +33.4% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 11.3% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 20.7% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 32.6%, $650–$1,499 26.0%, Under $650 13.9%, $3,000–$3,999 11.1%, $4,000 or more 9.5%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 39.4%, $650–$1,499 33.4%, $1,500–$2,999 18.6%, $3,000 or more 3.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/10602/maitland/topic/income