Lawitta · Suburb / Locality

Income in Lawitta

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

Income levels in Lawitta have remained relatively steady over the last decade. The area generally earns more than the state average, though the typical weekly household income of $1,525 is still a little below the national figure.

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📍 Lawitta, Suburb / Locality

Where Lawitta sits — Median household income (weekly)

$1,525 ▲ +69.4%
  • $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 Lawitta — lower than 51% of areas.

Median household income (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Lawitta$1,525
7140, TAS $1,197
Tasmania $1,358
Australia $1,746

Typical incomes

Median personal, family and household incomes.

The typical weekly family income is $1,875, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure of $1,720. However, personal incomes are lower than most areas, with the typical person earning $640 a week.

$640 ▲ +33.9%

Lower than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $478
  • 2016: $523
  • 2021: $640

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

$1,525 ▲ +69.4%

Lower than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $900
  • 2016: $1,275
  • 2021: $1,525

Median total household income per week.

$1,875 ▲ +41.9%

Lower than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,321
  • 2016: $1,449
  • 2021: $1,875

Median total family income per week.

Income spread

High earners and the full distribution.

High earners are uncommon here, with only 9.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the 22.6% national figure. This is consistent with personal income data, as nearly half of all residents earn under $650 weekly.

Household income distribution

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In Lawitta, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 42%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and Under $650 (19%).

Personal income distribution

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In Lawitta, Under $650 is the majority at 51%; $650–$1,499 is next at 32%.

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 Lawitta [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60323/lawitta/topic/income