Lowest Income in Western Australia

Top 100 cities ranked by lowest income

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Lowest Income — Western Australia

1 Mirrabooka $16,292

2 Greenfields $18,252

3 Mandurah $18,827

4 Armadale $18,860

5 Collie $19,401

6 Girrawheen $19,672

7 Dudley Park $19,942

8 Carey Park $20,010

9 Cooloongup $20,145

10 Langford $20,246

11 Parmelia $20,855

12 Bentley $20,888

13 Busselton $21,091

14 Gosnells $21,463

15 Maddington $21,497

16 Merriwa $21,497

17 Dawesville $21,733

18 Geraldton $21,801

19 Beechboro $22,004

20 Northam $22,071

21 West Busselton $22,308

22 Marangaroo $22,342

23 Rockingham $22,680

24 Thornlie $23,052

25 Kelmscott $23,052

26 Kenwick $23,085

27 Warnbro $23,119

28 Esperance $23,525

29 Alexander Heights $23,761

30 Safety Bay $23,795

31 Balga $24,099

32 Meadow Springs $24,099

33 Noranda $24,167

34 Ballajura $24,201

35 Midland $24,201

36 Eaton $24,235

37 Swan View $24,336

38 Wanneroo $24,640

39 Morley $24,911

40 Parkwood $24,944

41 Waikiki $25,012

42 Halls Head $25,046

43 Spearwood $25,384

44 Wilson $25,418

45 Willetton $25,519

46 Port Kennedy $25,519

47 Riverton $25,519

48 Bull Creek $25,553

49 Yanchep $25,756

50 Winthrop $25,756

51 Hamilton Hill $25,857

52 Huntingdale $25,925

53 Westminster $25,992

54 Coolbellup $26,094

55 Kalamunda $26,127

56 Seville Grove $26,195

57 Queens Park $26,398

58 Cannington $26,398

59 Bennett Springs $26,398

60 Butler $26,533

61 Dianella $26,668

62 South Bunbury $26,736

63 South Lake $26,871

64 Beckenham $26,905

65 Australind $26,939

66 Kewdale $26,972

67 East Cannington $27,074

68 Balcatta $27,175

69 Lesmurdie $27,175

70 Bibra Lake $27,209

71 Kardinya $27,310

72 Forrestfield $27,378

73 Darch $27,378

74 Cloverdale $27,446

75 Joondalup $27,547

76 Kingsley $27,885

77 Clarkson $27,986

78 Canning Vale $28,054

79 Nollamara $28,358

80 High Wycombe $28,358

81 Margaret River $28,358

82 Ellenbrook $28,392

83 Booragoon $28,629

84 Quinns Rocks $29,237

85 Belmont $29,237

86 Kallaroo $29,271

87 Stirling $29,338

88 Bullsbrook $29,372

89 Roleystone $29,440

90 Heathridge $29,541

91 Greenwood $29,609

92 Yangebup $29,710

93 Albany $29,845

94 Currambine $29,845

95 Dalyellup $29,913

96 Bertram $29,981

97 Carnarvon $30,183

98 Woodvale $30,454

99 Madeley $30,488

100 Ocean Reef $30,623

Cities with the lowest median incomes in Western Australia face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Mirrabooka has a median household income of $16,292.

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 Mirrabooka earns $16,292 — 78% 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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