St Ives · Suburb / Locality

Income in St Ives

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

A typical weekly household income of $2,888 puts St Ives far above the national figure. This area stands out for its high earning levels across families and individuals. It is one of the wealthiest places in the region, with a significant gap between local incomes and state averages.

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📍 St Ives, Suburb / Locality

Where St Ives sits — Median household income (weekly)

$2,888 ▲ +16.5%
  • $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 St Ives — higher than 95% of areas.

Median household income (weekly) compared with the state and national average
St Ives$2,888
2075, NSW $2,965
New South Wales $1,829
Australia $1,746

Typical incomes

Median personal, family and household incomes.

Weekly family incomes are among the highest at this level, reaching $3,306, which is well above the New South Wales figure of $2,185. The typical person earns $1,077 a week, much higher than most other areas.

$1,077 ▲ +36.8%

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $787
  • 2016: $932
  • 2021: $1,077

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

$2,888 ▲ +16.5%

Higher than 95% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,478
  • 2016: $2,477
  • 2021: $2,888

Median total household income per week.

$3,306 ▲ +24.7%

Higher than 94% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,652
  • 2016: $2,839
  • 2021: $3,306

Median total family income per week.

Income spread

High earners and the full distribution.

High earners are very common here, with 46% of households bringing in $3,000 or more weekly, far above the 22.6% seen across Australia. This trend extends to individuals, as 27.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is far above the national figure.

Household income distribution

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In St Ives, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 37%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (24%) and $650–$1,499 (18%).

Personal income distribution

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In St Ives, the largest group is Under $650 at 37%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and $1,500–$2,999 (22%).

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 St Ives [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13654/st-ives/topic/income