Lowest Income in South Australia

Top 81 cities ranked by lowest income

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Lowest Income — South Australia

1 Port Pirie $12,776

2 Davoren Park $16,427

3 Christie Downs $16,663

4 Elizabeth Downs $16,697

5 Whyalla Stuart $16,968

6 Salisbury Downs $18,083

7 Salisbury $18,117

8 Salisbury North $18,252

9 Kilburn $18,320

10 Murray Bridge $19,401

11 Pooraka $19,638

12 Parafield Gardens $19,773

13 Whyalla Norrie $20,145

14 Gawler $20,179

15 Salisbury East $20,246

16 Mitchell Park $21,463

17 Port Augusta $21,463

18 Ingle Farm $21,497

19 Morphett Vale $21,598

20 Christies Beach $21,666

21 Strathalbyn $21,666

22 Burton $22,071

23 Aldinga Beach $22,240

24 Hope Valley $22,240

25 Paralowie $22,916

26 Craigmore $23,052

27 Modbury $23,085

28 Para Hills $23,187

29 Mount Gambier $23,356

30 Enfield $23,525

31 Seaton $23,525

32 Valley View $23,525

33 Nuriootpa $23,559

34 Seaford Rise $23,964

35 Paradise $23,998

36 Campbelltown $24,099

37 Port Lincoln $24,235

38 Findon $24,370

39 Adelaide $24,539

40 Modbury North $25,113

41 Naracoorte $25,620

42 North Haven $25,620

43 Fulham Gardens $25,925

44 Klemzig $25,992

45 Woodcroft $26,060

46 Andrews Farm $26,094

47 Happy Valley $26,127

48 Gawler East $26,229

49 Windsor Gardens $26,263

50 Magill $26,398

51 Modbury Heights $26,432

52 Aberfoyle Park $26,465

53 Rostrevor $26,465

54 West Lakes $26,736

55 Golden Grove $26,770

56 Wynn Vale $27,479

57 Mount Barker $27,547

58 Salisbury Heights $27,581

59 Grange $27,851

60 Athelstone $28,020

61 Munno Para West $28,189

62 Redwood Park $28,291

63 Hallett Cove $28,324

64 Flagstaff Hill $28,527

65 Warradale $28,865

66 Blakeview $28,899

67 Highbury $28,933

68 Glengowrie $28,933

69 Greenwith $29,507

70 Lockleys $29,676

71 Northgate $29,778

72 Sheidow Park $30,589

73 Somerton Park $30,690

74 Mawson Lakes $30,927

75 Glenelg North $32,110

76 Prospect $32,245

77 North Adelaide $32,583

78 Henley Beach $32,820

79 Norwood $33,868

80 Adelaide city centre $65,058

81 Adelaide Hills $65,058

Cities with the lowest median incomes in South Australia face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Port Pirie has a median household income of $12,776.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

1. The median household in Port Pirie earns $12,776 — 83% below the national median.
2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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