Galiwinku · Suburb / Locality

Income in Galiwinku

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

Weekly pay for individuals in Galiwinku has remained among the lowest in the region. While typical household earnings are a little above the national figure, the typical person here earns far less than most Australians. This creates a sharp gap between total home income and what individuals bring in.

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📍 Galiwinku, Suburb / Locality

Where Galiwinku sits — Median household income (weekly)

$1,913 ▲ +3.1%
  • $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 Galiwinku — higher than 71% of areas.

Median household income (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Galiwinku$1,913
0822, NT $1,347
Northern Territory $2,061
Australia $1,746

Typical incomes

Median personal, family and household incomes.

The typical person in Galiwinku earns just $352 a week, which is far below the national figure of $805. Family incomes are also among the lowest at $902 weekly, though typical household incomes are higher than most areas at $1,913.

$352 ▲ +28.9%

Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $273
  • 2016: $239
  • 2021: $352

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

$1,913 ▲ +3.1%

Higher than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,856
  • 2016: $1,304
  • 2021: $1,913

Median total household income per week.

$902 ▲ +16.2%

Lower than 96% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $776
  • 2016: $570
  • 2021: $902

Median total family income per week.

Income spread

High earners and the full distribution.

Very few people earn high wages, with only 2.2% making $2,000 or more a week, a figure far below the 12.5% national average. Most individuals earn under $650 weekly, and 16.2% of households earn $3,000 or more, which is well below the national rate.

Household income distribution

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In Galiwinku, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $3,000–$3,999 (13%).

Personal income distribution

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In Galiwinku, Under $650 is the majority at 85%; $650–$1,499 is next at 10%.

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 Galiwinku [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL70106/galiwinku/topic/income