# Income — Hunter Valley exc Newcastle

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

Area: Hunter Valley exc Newcastle (Region (SA4))

Weekly earnings in Hunter Valley exc Newcastle generally sit a little below the state and national figures. While typical incomes have risen since 2011, the area still has a lower proportion of high-earners compared to the rest of New South Wales.

The typical household earns $1,557 a week, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are lower than most areas, with the typical person earning $733 weekly.

High earners are less common here than in the state, with only 18.1% of households making $3,000 or more a week. However, this is an improvement from 2011, when that figure was just 8.5%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $733 | +38.8% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,557 | +34.5% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,925 | +36.8% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 10.2% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 18.1% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 29.5%, $650–$1,499 28.5%, Under $650 16.5%, $3,000–$3,999 9.6%, $4,000 or more 8.4%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 42.1%, $650–$1,499 31.4%, $1,500–$2,999 16.1%, $3,000 or more 3.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa4/106/hunter-valley-exc-newcastle/topic/income