# Income — Macedon

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

Area: Macedon (Suburb / Locality)

Over a third of residents in Macedon earn under $650 a week, yet the area is generally wealthy. The typical family here earns $2,763 weekly, which is well above the national figure of $2,120. This combination of high typical incomes and a large group of lower earners creates a distinct split in the local economy.

Typical weekly incomes are much higher than most areas. A typical household earns $2,353, which is well above the $1,746 national figure, while personal income is a little above the same national average at $939.

High earners are common here, with 37.9% of households bringing in $3,000 or more a week, far above the 22.6% national figure. This trend is seen among individuals too, as 21.4% earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national average.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $939 | +48.1% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,353 | +57.9% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,763 | +49.4% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 21.4% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 37.9% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 25.1%, $4,000 or more 25.1%, $650–$1,499 18.1%, $3,000–$3,999 12.8%, Under $650 11.8%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 37.7%, $650–$1,499 24.9%, $1,500–$2,999 21.8%, $3,000 or more 10.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21562/macedon/topic/income