Boorcan · Suburb / Locality

Income in Boorcan

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

Weekly earnings in Boorcan are generally lower than the state and national figures, though a notable group of high earners exists. While typical household incomes are well below the average, about 20% of homes bring in over $3,000 a week.

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📍 Boorcan, Suburb / Locality

Where Boorcan sits — Median household income (weekly)

$1,292 ▼ -6.0%
  • $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 Boorcan — lower than 68% of areas.

Median household income (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Boorcan$1,292
3265, VIC $1,772
Victoria $1,759
Australia $1,746

Typical incomes

Median personal, family and household incomes.

The typical household earns $1,292 a week, which is well below the Victorian figure of $1,759. However, typical personal income is $752, which is about the same as the national figure of $805.

$752 ▲ +51.3%

Higher than 50% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $497
  • 2016: $599
  • 2021: $752

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

$1,292 ▼ -6.0%

Lower than 68% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,375
  • 2016: $1,047
  • 2021: $1,292

Median total household income per week.

$1,792 ▲ +28.5%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,395
  • 2016: $1,104
  • 2021: $1,792

Median total family income per week.

Income spread

High earners and the full distribution.

High earners are more common here than in most similar areas, with 10.8% of people making $2,000 or more weekly. Despite this, the most common personal income bracket is under $650, accounting for 41.4% of residents.

Household income distribution

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In Boorcan, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 46%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (17%) and Under $650 (15%).

Personal income distribution

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In Boorcan, the largest group is Under $650 at 46%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (12%).

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 Boorcan [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20294/boorcan/topic/income