Highest Income in South Australia

Top 81 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — South Australia

1 Adelaide Hills $65,058

2 Adelaide city centre $65,058

3 Norwood $33,868

4 Henley Beach $32,820

5 North Adelaide $32,583

6 Prospect $32,245

7 Glenelg North $32,110

8 Mawson Lakes $30,927

9 Somerton Park $30,690

10 Sheidow Park $30,589

11 Northgate $29,778

12 Lockleys $29,676

13 Greenwith $29,507

14 Highbury $28,933

15 Glengowrie $28,933

16 Blakeview $28,899

17 Warradale $28,865

18 Flagstaff Hill $28,527

19 Hallett Cove $28,324

20 Redwood Park $28,291

21 Munno Para West $28,189

22 Athelstone $28,020

23 Grange $27,851

24 Salisbury Heights $27,581

25 Mount Barker $27,547

26 Wynn Vale $27,479

27 Golden Grove $26,770

28 West Lakes $26,736

29 Aberfoyle Park $26,465

30 Rostrevor $26,465

31 Modbury Heights $26,432

32 Magill $26,398

33 Windsor Gardens $26,263

34 Gawler East $26,229

35 Happy Valley $26,127

36 Andrews Farm $26,094

37 Woodcroft $26,060

38 Klemzig $25,992

39 Fulham Gardens $25,925

40 Naracoorte $25,620

41 North Haven $25,620

42 Modbury North $25,113

43 Adelaide $24,539

44 Findon $24,370

45 Port Lincoln $24,235

46 Campbelltown $24,099

47 Paradise $23,998

48 Seaford Rise $23,964

49 Nuriootpa $23,559

50 Enfield $23,525

51 Valley View $23,525

52 Seaton $23,525

53 Mount Gambier $23,356

54 Para Hills $23,187

55 Modbury $23,085

56 Craigmore $23,052

57 Paralowie $22,916

58 Aldinga Beach $22,240

59 Hope Valley $22,240

60 Burton $22,071

61 Strathalbyn $21,666

62 Christies Beach $21,666

63 Morphett Vale $21,598

64 Ingle Farm $21,497

65 Mitchell Park $21,463

66 Port Augusta $21,463

67 Salisbury East $20,246

68 Gawler $20,179

69 Whyalla Norrie $20,145

70 Parafield Gardens $19,773

71 Pooraka $19,638

72 Murray Bridge $19,401

73 Kilburn $18,320

74 Salisbury North $18,252

75 Salisbury $18,117

76 Salisbury Downs $18,083

77 Whyalla Stuart $16,968

78 Elizabeth Downs $16,697

79 Christie Downs $16,663

80 Davoren Park $16,427

81 Port Pirie $12,776

The highest-income cities in South Australia represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Adelaide Hills 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 Adelaide Hills 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. 05 is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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