# Income — Australian Capital Territory

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

Area: Australian Capital Territory (State / Territory)

Over a third of households in the Australian Capital Territory now earn $3,000 or more a week. This makes the territory one of the highest-earning regions in the country, with typical incomes for families, households, and individuals all sitting well above the national figures.

Typical weekly family income is $2,872, which is $752 higher than the national figure. The usual weekly household income is $2,373 and the typical personal income is $1,203, both of which are among the highest in the country.

The share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 15 points since 2011 to reach 36.4%, far above the Australian average. Similarly, 22.1% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national figure of 12.5%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,203 | +31.2% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,373 | +23.6% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,872 | +26.1% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 22.1% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 36.4% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 32.6%, $4,000 or more 21.9%, $650–$1,499 17.5%, $3,000–$3,999 14.5%, Under $650 8.6%

**Personal income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 29.7%, $650–$1,499 29.7%, Under $650 27.9%, $3,000 or more 7.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ste/8/australian-capital-territory/topic/income