Farrar · Suburb / Locality

Income in Farrar

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

Weekly earnings have climbed significantly in Farrar, making it one of the highest-earning areas in the region. The typical family now brings in $2,741 a week, which is well above the national figure. This wealth is seen across the board, from individual pay to total household income.

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📍 Farrar, Suburb / Locality

Where Farrar sits — Median household income (weekly)

$2,573 ▲ +17.3%
  • $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 Farrar — higher than 90% of areas.

Median household income (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Farrar$2,573
0830, NT $2,027
Northern Territory $2,061
Australia $1,746

Typical incomes

Median personal, family and household incomes.

Typical weekly household income is among the highest at this level at $2,573, which is well above the Australian figure of $1,746. Individual earnings are also very strong, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,172, far exceeding both the national and territory figures.

$1,172 ▲ +11.2%

Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,054
  • 2016: $1,156
  • 2021: $1,172

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

$2,573 ▲ +17.3%

Higher than 90% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,194
  • 2016: $2,622
  • 2021: $2,573

Median total household income per week.

$2,741 ▲ +21.1%

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,264
  • 2016: $2,724
  • 2021: $2,741

Median total family income per week.

Income spread

High earners and the full distribution.

A much higher share of households earn $3,000 or more a week (33.1%) compared to the rest of Australia (22.6%). High individual earners are also common, with 16.4% of people bringing home $2,000 or more weekly, a figure well above the national average.

Household income distribution

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In Farrar, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $3,000–$3,999 (20%) and $4,000 or more (17%).

Personal income distribution

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In Farrar, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 37%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and Under $650 (28%).

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 Farrar [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL70098/farrar/topic/income