Arcadia · Suburb / Locality

Income in Arcadia

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

High weekly earnings shape daily life in Arcadia, where typical household incomes are among the highest in the region. The area stands out for its wealth, with the typical family bringing in $2,736 a week, which is well above the national figure.

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Where Arcadia sits — Median household income (weekly)

$2,659 ▲ +51.4%
  • $500–$607: 251 areas
  • $607–$714: 144 areas
  • $714–$821: 425 areas
  • $821–$929: 720 areas
  • $929–$1,036: 656 areas
  • $1,036–$1,143: 1059 areas
  • $1,143–$1,250: 924 areas
  • $1,250–$1,357: 1035 areas
  • $1,357–$1,464: 1449 areas
  • $1,464–$1,571: 885 areas
  • $1,571–$1,679: 1023 areas
  • $1,679–$1,786: 697 areas
  • $1,786–$1,893: 1085 areas
  • $1,893–$2,000: 633 areas
  • $2,000–$2,107: 664 areas
  • $2,107–$2,214: 622 areas
  • $2,214–$2,321: 678 areas
  • $2,321–$2,429: 379 areas
  • $2,429–$2,536: 214 areas
  • $2,536–$2,643: 221 areas
  • $2,643–$2,750: 148 areas
  • $2,750–$2,857: 192 areas
  • $2,857–$2,964: 80 areas
  • $2,964–$3,071: 82 areas
  • $3,071–$3,179: 72 areas
  • $3,179–$3,286: 96 areas
  • $3,286–$3,393: 32 areas
  • $3,393–$3,500: 211 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Arcadia — higher than 92% of areas.

Median household income (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Arcadia$2,659
2159, NSW $2,400
New South Wales $1,829
Australia $1,746

Typical incomes

Median personal, family and household incomes.

Weekly household income is a typical $2,659, a figure well above the New South Wales average of $1,829. This trend extends to individuals, with typical personal weekly earnings of $920, which is a little above the national figure.

$920 ▲ +31.6%

Higher than 75% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $699
  • 2016: $772
  • 2021: $920

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

$2,659 ▲ +51.4%

Higher than 92% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,756
  • 2016: $2,433
  • 2021: $2,659

Median total household income per week.

$2,736 ▲ +27.3%

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,150
  • 2016: $2,462
  • 2021: $2,736

Median total family income per week.

Income spread

High earners and the full distribution.

Wealth is concentrated here, as 41.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the 22.6% seen across Australia. This is consistent with the fact that 19.3% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above both state and national levels.

Household income distribution

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In Arcadia, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (25%) and $650–$1,499 (23%).

Personal income distribution

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In Arcadia, the largest group is Under $650 at 38%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

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 Arcadia [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10073/arcadia/topic/income