Highest Income in Australian Capital Territory

Top 32 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Australian Capital Territory

1 Tuggeranong Administrative District $65,058

2 Canberra City $65,058

3 Canberra $65,058

4 Braddon $51,106

5 Watson $45,765

6 Casey $45,596

7 Curtin $45,326

8 Campbell $43,670

9 O'Connor $42,622

10 Nicholls $42,284

11 Narrabundah $42,250

12 Ainslie $41,777

13 Harrison $40,797

14 Amaroo $40,797

15 Lyneham $40,560

16 Calwell $40,290

17 Bonner $39,985

18 Dunlop $39,749

19 Macgregor $39,614

20 Gordon $39,107

21 Evatt $38,836

22 Palmerston $38,329

23 Wanniassa $38,093

24 Ngunnawal $37,991

25 Franklin $37,890

26 Monash $37,011

27 Chisholm $36,774

28 Kambah $36,166

29 Kaleen $35,490

30 Gungahlin $35,456

31 Bruce $34,713

32 Belconnen $34,104

The highest-income cities in Australian Capital Territory represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Tuggeranong Administrative District leads with a median household income of $65,058. These cities are often home to concentrations of high-paying industries including technology, finance, and healthcare.

High median incomes typically correlate with strong local economies, educated workforces, and proximity to major employment centers. Many of these cities are suburbs or satellite communities of larger metro areas, where professionals live while commuting to nearby urban cores.

While high incomes are attractive, they often come with correspondingly higher costs of living, particularly in housing. The gap between income and housing costs varies significantly across these top-earning communities.

Did You Know?

1. Households in Tuggeranong Administrative District earn $65,058 — that's -13% above the national median of $75,000.
2. Median household income has grown faster in suburban communities than in urban cores over the past decade.
3. High-income cities often correlate with higher education levels — most of these cities have college attainment rates above 50%.
4. 01 is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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