Dewhurst · Suburb / Locality

Income in Dewhurst

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

Typical household incomes in Dewhurst are much higher than in most similar areas. While individual earnings sit around the middle of the pack, families here generally bring home more than the national figure. This creates a local profile where a large number of households earn very high weekly incomes.

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📍 Dewhurst, Suburb / Locality

Where Dewhurst sits — Median household income (weekly)

$2,349 ▲ +81.8%
  • $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 Dewhurst — higher than 87% of areas.

Median household income (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Dewhurst$2,349
3808, VIC $2,731
Victoria $1,759
Australia $1,746

Typical incomes

Median personal, family and household incomes.

The typical household earns $2,349 a week, which is well above the Victorian figure of $1,759. Family income is also higher than most areas at $2,166, though the typical personal income of $771 is about the same as the national figure.

$771 ▲ +14.1%

Higher than 54% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $676
  • 2016: $787
  • 2021: $771

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

$2,349 ▲ +81.8%

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,292
  • 2016: $1,916
  • 2021: $2,349

Median total household income per week.

$2,166 ▲ +12.6%

Higher than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,924
  • 2016: $2,042
  • 2021: $2,166

Median total family income per week.

Income spread

High earners and the full distribution.

High earners are common here, with 37.5% of households bringing in $3,000 or more a week, a figure far above the 22.7% seen across Victoria. This trend is mirrored by individuals, as 17.1% earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national average.

Household income distribution

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In Dewhurst, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and $4,000 or more (22%).

Personal income distribution

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In Dewhurst, the largest group is Under $650 at 49%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (24%) and $650–$1,499 (21%).

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 Dewhurst [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20750/dewhurst/topic/income