Dover Heights · Suburb / Locality

Income in Dover Heights

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

Weekly earnings have climbed steadily since 2011 in Dover Heights, making it one of the wealthiest pockets in the region. The typical family now brings in $4,572 a week, which is far above the national figure. This high level of wealth is seen across both household and individual incomes.

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📍 Dover Heights, Suburb / Locality

Where Dover Heights sits — Median household income (weekly)

$3,877 ▲ +54.6%
  • $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 Dover Heights — higher than 99% of areas.

Median household income (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Dover Heights$3,877
2030, NSW $3,481
New South Wales $1,829
Australia $1,746

Typical incomes

Median personal, family and household incomes.

The typical household earns $3,877 weekly, which is far above the New South Wales figure of $1,829. Personal income is also among the highest at this level, with a typical person earning $1,404 per week.

$1,404 ▲ +51.6%

Higher than 96% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $926
  • 2016: $1,145
  • 2021: $1,404

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

$3,877 ▲ +54.6%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,508
  • 2016: $3,031
  • 2021: $3,877

Median total household income per week.

$4,572 ▲ +66.9%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,739
  • 2016: $3,570
  • 2021: $4,572

Median total family income per week.

Income spread

High earners and the full distribution.

High earners are very common here, with 56.7% of households bringing in at least $3,000 a week, far above the 22.6% national figure. This trend is mirrored by individuals, as 34.4% of people earn over $2,000 weekly.

Household income distribution

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In Dover Heights, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 49%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (20%) and $3,000–$3,999 (12%).

Personal income distribution

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Dover Heights splits fairly evenly between Under $650 (29%) and $3,000 or more (25%), with $650–$1,499 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 Dover Heights [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11286/dover-heights/topic/income