Paxton · Urban Centre

Income in Paxton

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

Typical incomes in Paxton (L) are higher than those in most similar areas. While the usual weekly household income is $1,663, this figure is slightly below the New South Wales average. However, earnings have grown significantly over the last decade, with household incomes rising by $907 since 2011.

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📍 Paxton, Urban Centre

Where Paxton sits — Median household income (weekly)

$1,663 ▲ +120.0%
  • $500–$589: 3 areas
  • $589–$679: 7 areas
  • $679–$768: 58 areas
  • $768–$857: 106 areas
  • $857–$946: 148 areas
  • $946–$1,036: 173 areas
  • $1,036–$1,125: 163 areas
  • $1,125–$1,214: 164 areas
  • $1,214–$1,304: 147 areas
  • $1,304–$1,393: 135 areas
  • $1,393–$1,482: 109 areas
  • $1,482–$1,571: 68 areas
  • $1,571–$1,661: 83 areas
  • $1,661–$1,750: 74 areas
  • $1,750–$1,839: 60 areas
  • $1,839–$1,929: 46 areas
  • $1,929–$2,018: 51 areas
  • $2,018–$2,107: 46 areas
  • $2,107–$2,196: 40 areas
  • $2,196–$2,286: 30 areas
  • $2,286–$2,375: 26 areas
  • $2,375–$2,464: 21 areas
  • $2,464–$2,554: 6 areas
  • $2,554–$2,643: 11 areas
  • $2,643–$2,732: 4 areas
  • $2,732–$2,821: 6 areas
  • $2,821–$2,911: 6 areas
  • $2,911–$3,000: 29 areas

All urban centre areas, 2021. The marker is Paxton — higher than 74% of areas.

Median household income (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Paxton$1,663
2325, NSW $1,360
New South Wales $1,829
Australia $1,746

Typical incomes

Median personal, family and household incomes.

The typical family earns $1,839 a week, which is higher than in most similar areas but a little below the national figure of $2,120. Personal weekly incomes are also higher than in most similar areas, typically sitting at $719.

$719 ▲ +85.8%

Higher than 61% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: $387
  • 2016: $416
  • 2021: $719

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

$1,663 ▲ +120.0%

Higher than 74% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: $756
  • 2016: $641
  • 2021: $1,663

Median total household income per week.

$1,839 ▲ +80.6%

Higher than 67% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: $1,018
  • 2016: $831
  • 2021: $1,839

Median total family income per week.

Income spread

High earners and the full distribution.

High-earners are more common here than in similar areas, with 15.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. This is a big jump from 2011, though it remains well below the New South Wales average of 25.2%.

Household income distribution

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In Paxton, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and Under $650 (18%).

Personal income distribution

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In Paxton, the largest group is Under $650 at 45%, followed by $650–$1,499 (38%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

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 Paxton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL121093/paxton/topic/income