Key information about Australia Household Income per Capita

• Australia Annual Household Income per Capita reached 30,914.027 USD in Jun 2020, compared with the previous value of 34,767.371 USD in Jun 2018.
• Australia Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Jun 1995 to Jun 2020, with an averaged value of 25,207.153 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 43,819.349 USD in Jun 2012 and a record low of 15,753.318 USD in Jun 2001.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Australia grew 4.217 % YoY in May 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from annual Weekly Average Household Income multiplied by 52, annual Number of Household and quarterly Total Population and converts it into USD. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides Average Household Income in local currency, Number of Household and Total Population. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Household Income per Capita is in annual frequency, ending in June of each year. Household Income per Capita prior to 2008 based on 2017-2018 price.

In the 2018 financial year, the average gross weekly household income in New South Wales, Australia was 2,445 Australian dollars and an equivalized disposable income of 1,232 Australian dollars. The state or territory with the lowest gross income and the only one with an average gross income below 2,000 Australian dollars was Tasmania.

Australia Household Income: Gross Disposable Income data was reported at 421,840.000 AUD mn in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 435,293.000 AUD mn for Sep 2024. Australia Household Income: Gross Disposable Income data is updated quarterly, averaging 72,770.500 AUD mn from Sep 1959 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 262 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 435,293.000 AUD mn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 2,931.000 AUD mn in Jun 1960. Australia Household Income: Gross Disposable Income data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.A287: SNA08: Household Saving Ratio and Household Income.

In financial year 2020, over 460 thousand households in Australia had a gross weekly household income of 6,000 Australian dollars or more. On the other end of the spectrum, over 30,000 households had a negative income and around over 32,000 had no income.

Australia Household Income: Trend: Gross Disposable Income data was reported at 310,021.000 AUD mn in Mar 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 307,715.000 AUD mn for Dec 2018. Australia Household Income: Trend: Gross Disposable Income data is updated quarterly, averaging 62,425.000 AUD mn from Sep 1959 (Median) to Mar 2019, with 239 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 310,021.000 AUD mn in Mar 2019 and a record low of 3,087.000 AUD mn in Sep 1959. Australia Household Income: Trend: Gross Disposable Income data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.A288: SNA08: Household Saving Ratio and Household Income: Trend.

This dataset presents a range of data items sourced from a wide variety of collections, both Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and non-ABS. The data is derived from the November 2024 release of Data by region. Individual data items present the latest reference year data available on Data by region. This layer presents data by Statistical Areas Level 2 (SA2), 2021.

The Income (including government allowances) theme is based on groupings of data within Data by region. Concepts, sources and methods for each dataset can be found on the Data by region methodology page.

The Income (including government allowances) theme includes:

Personal income in Australia Selected government pensions and allowances Personal income (Census) Household income (Census)

When analysing these statistics:

Time periods, definitions, methodologies, scope, and coverage can differ across collections.
Some data values have been randomly adjusted or suppressed to avoid the release of confidential data, this means

    some small cells have been randomly set to zero
    care should be taken when interpreting cells with small numbers or zeros.

Data and geography references

Source data publication: Data by region Geographic boundary information: Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) Edition 3 Further information: Data by region methodology, reference period 2011-24 Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

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This dataset presents a range of data items sourced from a wide variety of collections, both Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and non-ABS. The data is derived from the November 2024 release of Data by region. Individual data items present the latest reference year data available on Data by region. This layer presents data by Local Government Areas (LGA), 2021.

The Income (including government allowances) theme is based on groupings of data within Data by region. Concepts, sources and methods for each dataset can be found on the Data by region methodology page.

The Income (including government allowances) theme includes: Personal income in Australia Selected government pensions and allowances Personal income (Census) Household income (Census)

When analysing these statistics:

Time periods, definitions, methodologies, scope, and coverage can differ across collections.
Some data values have been randomly adjusted or suppressed to avoid the release of confidential data, this means

    some small cells have been randomly set to zero
    care should be taken when interpreting cells with small numbers or zeros.

Data and geography references

Source data publication: Data by region Geographic boundary information: Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) Edition 3 Further information: Data by region methodology, reference period 2011-24 Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

Made possible by the Digital Atlas of Australia

The Digital Atlas of Australia is a key Australian Government initiative being led by Geoscience Australia, highlighted in the Data and Digital Government Strategy. It brings together trusted datasets from across government in an interactive, secure, and easy-to-use geospatial platform. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is working in partnership with Geoscience Australia to establish a set of web services to make ABS data available in the Digital Atlas of Australia.

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In the 2018 financial year, around 567,000 households in Australia had a household income of between 400 and 499 Australian dollars per week. The largest grouping of households in one income range was households earning 3,000 to 3,499 Australian dollars per week.

SA2 based data for Selected Medians and Averages, in Place of Enumeration Profile (PEP), 2016 Census. The median or average was calculated in the following categories: a person’s age, a person’s income, a family’s income, total household income, mortgage repayment, rental payments, number of persons per bedroom and household size. The data is by SA2 2016 boundaries. Periodicity: 5-Yearly. For more information visit the data source: http://www.abs.gov.au/census.

Geographic coverage

National coverage

Analysis unit

households/individuals

Kind of data

survey

Frequency of data collection

Yearly

Sampling procedure

Sample size:

SA2 based data for Total Household Income (Weekly) by Household Composition, in Place of Enumeration Profile (PEP), 2016 Census. Count of occupied private dwellings. Total Household Income (Weekly) is calculated by summing the personal incomes reported by all household members aged 15 years and over. Excludes 'Other non-classifiable' households. Comprises 'Visitors only', 'Lone person' and 'Group households'. The data is by SA2 2016 boundaries. Periodicity: 5-Yearly. Note: There are small random adjustments made to all cell values to protect the confidentiality of data. These adjustments may cause the sum of rows or columns to differ by small amounts from table totals. For more information visit the data source: http://www.abs.gov.au/census.

This dataset presents information from G33 – Total household income (weekly) by household composition in Australia based on the general community profile from the 2021 Census. It contains characteristics of persons, families, and dwellings by Local Government Areas (LGA), 2021, from the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) Edition 3.

This dataset is part of a set of web services based on the 2021 Census. It can be used as a tool for researching, planning, and analysis. The data is based on place of usual residence (that is, where people usually live, rather than where they were counted on Census night), unless otherwise stated.

Small random adjustments have been made to all cell values to protect the confidentiality of respondents. These adjustments may cause the sum of rows or columns to differ by small amounts from table totals. For further information see the 2021 Census Privacy Statement, Confidentiality, and Introduced random error/perturbation.

Made possible by the Digital Atlas of Australia The Digital Atlas of Australia is an Australian Government initiative being led by Geoscience Australia. It will bring together trusted datasets from across government in an interactive, secure, and easy-to-use geospatial platform. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is working in partnership with Geoscience Australia to establish a set of web services to make ABS data available in the Digital Atlas.

Contact the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) If you have questions, feedback or would like to receive updates about this web service, please email geography@abs.gov.au. For information about how the ABS manages any personal information you provide view the ABS privacy policy.

Data and geography references Source data publication: G33 – Total household income (weekly) by household composition Geographic boundary information: Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) Edition 3 Further information: About the Census, 2021 Census product release guide – Community Profiles, Understanding Census geography Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

Percentage of Households: One Family: Couple: Source of Income: Zero or Negative Income data was reported at 0.700 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.500 % for 2018. Percentage of Households: One Family: Couple: Source of Income: Zero or Negative Income data is updated yearly, averaging 0.450 % from Jun 2003 (Median) to 2020, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.800 % in 2003 and a record low of 0.400 % in 2016. Percentage of Households: One Family: Couple: Source of Income: Zero or Negative Income data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H040: Survey of Income and Housing: Percentage of Households: by Source of Income.

This dataset presents information from G33 – Total household income (weekly) by household composition in Australia based on the general community profile from the 2021 Census. It contains characteristics of persons, families, and dwellings by Statistical Areas Level 2 (SA2), 2021, from the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) Edition 3.

This dataset is part of a set of web services based on the 2021 Census. It can be used as a tool for researching, planning, and analysis. The data is based on place of usual residence (that is, where people usually live, rather than where they were counted on Census night), unless otherwise stated.

Small random adjustments have been made to all cell values to protect the confidentiality of respondents. These adjustments may cause the sum of rows or columns to differ by small amounts from table totals. For further information see the 2021 Census Privacy Statement, Confidentiality, and Introduced random error/perturbation.

Made possible by the Digital Atlas of Australia The Digital Atlas of Australia is an Australian Government initiative being led by Geoscience Australia. It will bring together trusted datasets from across government in an interactive, secure, and easy-to-use geospatial platform. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is working in partnership with Geoscience Australia to establish a set of web services to make ABS data available in the Digital Atlas.

Contact the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) If you have questions, feedback or would like to receive updates about this web service, please email geography@abs.gov.au. For information about how the ABS manages any personal information you provide view the ABS privacy policy.

Data and geography references Source data publication: G33 – Total household income (weekly) by household composition Geographic boundary information: Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) Edition 3 Further information: About the Census, 2021 Census product release guide – Community Profiles, Understanding Census geography Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

SA4 based data for Total Household Income (Weekly) by Household Composition, for 2011 Census. Count of occupied private dwellings(a) on Census night based on place of usual residence. Excludes 'Visitors only' and 'Other non-classifiable' households. Data sourced from: http://www.abs.gov.au/census. For further information about these and related statistics, contact the National Information and Referral Services on 1300 135 070. Periodicity: 5-Yearly.

The house price-to-income ratio in Australia was ***** as of the first quarter of 2025. This ratio, calculated by dividing nominal house prices by nominal disposable income per head, increased from the previous quarter. The price-to-income ratio can be used to measure housing affordability in a specific area. Australia's property bubble There has been considerable debate over the past decade about whether Australia is in a property bubble or not. A property bubble refers to a sharp increase in the price of property that is disproportional to income and rental prices, followed by a decline. In Australia, rising house prices have undoubtedly been an issue for many potential homeowners, pricing them out of the market. Along with the average house price, high mortgage interest rates have exacerbated the issue. Is the homeownership dream out of reach? Housing affordability has varied across the different states and territories in Australia. In 2024, the median value of residential houses was the highest in Sydney compared to other major Australian cities, with Brisbane becoming an increasingly expensive city. Nonetheless, expected interest rate cuts in 2025, alongside the expansion of initiatives to improve Australia's dwelling stock, social housing supply, and first-time buyer accessibility to properties, may start to improve the situation. These encompass initiatives such as the Australian government's Help to Buy scheme and the Housing Australia Future Fund Facility (HAFFF) and National Housing Accord Facility (NHAF) programs.

GCCSA based data for Total Household Income (Weekly) by Household Composition, in Place of Enumeration Profile (PEP), 2016 Census. Count of occupied private dwellings. Total Household Income (Weekly) is calculated by summing the personal incomes reported by all household members aged 15 years and over. Excludes 'Other non-classifiable' households. Comprises 'Visitors only', 'Lone person' and 'Group households'. The data is by GCCSA 2016 boundaries. Periodicity: 5-Yearly. Note: There are small random adjustments made to all cell values to protect the confidentiality of data. These adjustments may cause the sum of rows or columns to differ by small amounts from table totals. For more information visit the data source: http://www.abs.gov.au/census.

The 1991 Census Basic Community profiles present 57 tables containing summary characteristics of persons and/or dwellings for Census Collection Districts (CD) in Australia. This table contains data relating to annual household income. Counts are of all classifiable households, excludes those dwellings which were temporarily unoccupied at the time of the census but the collector had ascertained that it was normally occupied, or the household contained only persons under 15 years of age. Counts are based on place of enumeration on census night which; includes overseas visitors; excludes Australians overseas; and excludes adjustment for under-enumeration. The data is by CD 1991 boundaries. Periodicity: 5-Yearly. This data is ABS data (cat. no. 2101.0 & original geographic boundary cat. no. 1261.0.30.001) used with permission from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The tabular data was extracted from CDATA91 which was supplied to AURIN by the University of Melbourne. The cleaned, high resolution 1991 geographic boundaries are available from data.gov.au For more information please refer to the 1991 Census Dictionary

LGA based data for Total Household Income (Weekly) by Household Composition, in Place of Enumeration Profile (PEP), 2016 Census. Count of occupied private dwellings. Total Household Income (Weekly) is calculated by summing the personal incomes reported by all household members aged 15 years and over. Excludes 'Other non-classifiable' households. Comprises 'Visitors only', 'Lone person' and 'Group households'. The data is by LGA 2016 boundaries. Periodicity: 5-Yearly. Note: There are small random adjustments made to all cell values to protect the confidentiality of data. These adjustments may cause the sum of rows or columns to differ by small amounts from table totals. For more information visit the data source: http://www.abs.gov.au/census.

LGA based data for Total Household Income (Weekly) by Household Composition, in General Community Profile (GCP), 2016 Census. Count of occupied private dwellings. Total Household Income (Weekly) is calculated by summing the personal incomes reported by all household members aged 15 years and over. Excludes 'Visitors only' and 'Other non-classifiable' households. Comprises 'Lone person' and 'Group households'. The data is by LGA 2016 boundaries. Periodicity: 5-Yearly. Note: There are small random adjustments made to all cell values to protect the confidentiality of data. These adjustments may cause the sum of rows or columns to differ by small amounts from table totals. For more information visit the data source: http://www.abs.gov.au/census.