Breakaway Creek · Suburb / Locality

Income in Breakaway Creek

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

Weekly earnings in Breakaway Creek have climbed steadily since 2011, with the typical personal income now reaching $1,089. This is well above the national figure, making the area significantly wealthier than many similar small communities.

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📍 Breakaway Creek, Suburb / Locality

Where Breakaway Creek sits — Median household income (weekly)

$2,083 —
  • $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 Breakaway Creek — higher than 79% of areas.

Median household income (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Breakaway Creek$2,083
3303, VIC $1,607
Victoria $1,759
Australia $1,746

Typical incomes

Median personal, family and household incomes.

Typical weekly family income is $2,250, which is about the same as the Victorian and Australian figures. However, typical personal earnings are $1,089, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages.

$1,089 —

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $624
  • 2021: $1,089

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

$2,083 —

Higher than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $849
  • 2021: $2,083

Median total household income per week.

$2,250 —

Higher than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $1,125
  • 2021: $2,250

Median total family income per week.

Income spread

High earners and the full distribution.

While typical pay is high, there is a complete absence of very high earners, with 0.0% of people making $2,000 or more a week. This is far below the 12.5% national average, as most residents earn between $650 and $1,499 weekly.

Household income distribution

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In Breakaway Creek, $1,500–$2,999 is the majority at 63%; $650–$1,499 is next at 38%.

Personal income distribution

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In Breakaway Creek, $650–$1,499 is the majority at 56%; Under $650 is next at 24%.

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 Breakaway Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20325/breakaway-creek/topic/income