# Income — Victoria

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

Area: Victoria (State / Territory)

Around the middle for its level, Victoria shows income patterns that closely mirror national trends. Typical weekly family incomes have climbed to $2,136, reflecting a broad increase in earnings across the state over the last decade.

Typical weekly household income is $1,759, which is about the same as the national figure. Personal incomes have also risen significantly, with the typical weekly person now earning $803, up from $561 in 2011.

Higher earners are becoming more common, with the share of households earning over $3,000 a week rising 13 points to 22.7% since 2011. This mirrors a national trend, as 12.3% of people now earn $2,000 or more weekly.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $803 | +43.1% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,759 | +44.7% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,136 | +46.3% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 12.3% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 22.7% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 30.2%, $650–$1,499 25.6%, Under $650 15.3%, $4,000 or more 12.4%, $3,000–$3,999 10.3%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 39.6%, $650–$1,499 31.0%, $1,500–$2,999 17.7%, $3,000 or more 4.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ste/2/victoria/topic/income