Merriang South · Suburb / Locality

Income in Merriang South

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

Much higher incomes than most similar areas are found in Merriang South. Typical weekly household earnings reach $2,416, which is well above the national figure. This wealth is seen across the board, with personal and family incomes sitting comfortably above state and national levels.

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📍 Merriang South, Suburb / Locality

Where Merriang South sits — Median household income (weekly)

$2,416
  • $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 Merriang South — higher than 88% of areas.

Median household income (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Merriang South$2,416
3737, VIC $1,211
Victoria $1,759
Australia $1,746

Typical incomes

Median personal, family and household incomes.

The typical person here earns $1,312 a week, a figure that is far above both the Victorian and national averages. Family income is also strong at $2,666 weekly, which is a little above the state average.

$1,312

Higher than 93% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $599
  • 2021: $1,312

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

$2,416

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $1,125
  • 2021: $2,416

Median total household income per week.

$2,666

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $1,375
  • 2021: $2,666

Median total family income per week.

Income spread

High earners and the full distribution.

High earners are common, with 14.3% of people making $2,000 or more a week, a little above the national rate. While 40% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, no one in the area earns $3,000 or more.

Household income distribution

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In Merriang South, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 46%, followed by $4,000 or more (31%) and Under $650 (23%).

Personal income distribution

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In Merriang South, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (38%) and Under $650 (19%).

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 Merriang South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21661/merriang-south/topic/income