# Income — Seaham

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

Area: Seaham (Suburb / Locality)

Much higher incomes than most similar areas are found in Seaham, where the typical household earns $2,312 a week. This is well above the national figure of $1,746, marking the area as a relatively wealthy pocket of the region.

The typical family earns $2,454 weekly, which is a little above the New South Wales figure. While individual earnings are higher than in most similar areas, the typical personal income of $839 is about the same as the state and national figures.

High earners are common here, with 32.2% of households bringing in $3,000 or more a week, well above the national rate of 22.6%. This is consistent with the fact that 14.2% of individuals earn $2,000 or more weekly, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $839 | +26.9% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,312 | +30.1% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,454 | +32.7% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 14.2% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 32.2% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 27.4%, $650–$1,499 23.7%, $3,000–$3,999 17.3%, $4,000 or more 14.9%, Under $650 5.2%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 37.2%, $650–$1,499 34.1%, $1,500–$2,999 21.1%, $3,000 or more 3.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13525/seaham/topic/income