Kinglake West · Urban Centre

Income in Kinglake West

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

Much higher typical incomes than most similar areas define Kinglake West (L). The typical household now earns $2,040 a week, a figure that has climbed significantly since 2011. This upward trend is mirrored across family and personal earnings, placing the area well above the norm for similar places.

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📍 Kinglake West, Urban Centre

Where Kinglake West sits — Median household income (weekly)

$2,040 ▲ +218.3%
  • $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 Kinglake West — higher than 87% of areas.

Median household income (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Kinglake West$2,040
3757, VIC $1,754
Victoria $1,759
Australia $1,746

Typical incomes

Median personal, family and household incomes.

Typical family income is $2,187 a week, which is about the same as the Victoria and Australia figures. Since 2011, the typical personal weekly income has risen by $474 to reach $832.

$832 ▲ +132.4%

Higher than 80% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: $358
  • 2016: $647
  • 2021: $832

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

$2,040 ▲ +218.3%

Higher than 87% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: $641
  • 2016: $1,418
  • 2021: $2,040

Median total household income per week.

$2,187 ▲ +148.5%

Higher than 85% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: $880
  • 2016: $1,691
  • 2021: $2,187

Median total family income per week.

Income spread

High earners and the full distribution.

High earners are common here, with 24.7% of households earning over $3,000 a week, a figure that rose 23 points since 2011. However, the 9.5% of people earning $2,000 or more a week is well below the national figure.

Household income distribution

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In Kinglake West, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (19%) and $3,000–$3,999 (17%).

Personal income distribution

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In Kinglake West, the largest group is Under $650 at 41%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

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 Kinglake West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL221038/kinglake-west/topic/income