# Income — Scamander

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

Area: Scamander (Urban Centre)

Far fewer people earn high incomes in Scamander than in most other areas. The typical weekly family income is $1,154, which is well below the Tasmanian figure and far below the national average. While these earnings have risen since 2011, they remain much lower than in similar places.

Typical weekly household income is $870, which is well below the Tasmanian figure of $1,358. Personal incomes are also much lower than most areas, with the typical person earning $496 a week.

High earners are rare here, as only 5.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far below the 22.6% national average. Over half of all individuals earn under $650 weekly.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $496 | +41.7% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $870 | +38.3% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,154 | +48.9% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 4.9% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 5.8% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 38.9%, Under $650 34.9%, $1,500–$2,999 13.8%, $3,000–$3,999 4.4%, $4,000 or more 1.5%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 55.3%, $650–$1,499 24.9%, $1,500–$2,999 9.3%, $3,000 or more 0.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL621024/scamander/topic/income