South Penrith · Suburb / Locality

Income in South Penrith

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

Typical weekly earnings are higher than most areas in South Penrith, with the usual household bringing in $1,870. This puts the area on a similar footing to the rest of the state and country in terms of daily spending power.

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📍 South Penrith, Suburb / Locality

Where South Penrith sits — Median household income (weekly)

$1,870 ▲ +35.8%
  • $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 South Penrith — higher than 69% of areas.

Median household income (weekly) compared with the state and national average
South Penrith$1,870
2750, NSW $1,654
New South Wales $1,829
Australia $1,746

Typical incomes

Median personal, family and household incomes.

Most people here earn more than those in similar areas. The typical weekly personal income is $828, while families usually bring in $2,116, both of which are about the same as the national figures.

$828 ▲ +34.2%

Higher than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $617
  • 2016: $712
  • 2021: $828

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

$1,870 ▲ +35.8%

Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,377
  • 2016: $1,573
  • 2021: $1,870

Median total household income per week.

$2,116 ▲ +38.8%

Higher than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,524
  • 2016: $1,795
  • 2021: $2,116

Median total family income per week.

Income spread

High earners and the full distribution.

Higher earners are less common here than across New South Wales, with 20.9% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly. This is well below the state average, and only 9.6% of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week.

Household income distribution

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In South Penrith, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and Under $650 (14%).

Personal income distribution

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In South Penrith, the largest group is Under $650 at 41%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

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 South Penrith [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13612/south-penrith/topic/income