In Australia in May 2002, the average weekly total earnings for all employees was $697.60, while for full-time adult employees it was $894.20, with males earning significantly more at $800 weekly (full-time) compared to females at $673 weekly (full-time) in August 2002.
In May 2002, average weekly total earnings was $697.60 for all employees, $834.10 for all male employees and $554.00 for all female employees. Average weekly total earnings was $894.20 for full-time adult employees, $382.30 for full-time non-managerial junior employees and $335.80 for all part-time employees.
The average Australian is someone in their mid-thirties, who has a weekly individual income of $300 - $399 and a weekly family income of $800 - $999, according to selected averages from the 2001 Census released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
In 1999-2000 there were approximately nine million income units living in private dwellings in Australia. While their mean gross weekly cash income was $726, the median (i.e. the midpoint when all units are ranked in ascending order of income) was considerably lower at $535 (table 1).
The average salary in Australia is approximately $100,000 annually, $1996.40 weekly, and $43.50 per hour. On the other hand, the average salary for entry-level positions allocated is $69,801 per year, while for most experienced workers, it is up to $138,419 per year.
$100,000/year is above an average salary and if you're frugal enough, on $100,000/year, you should be able to live a good life and save some money too. Usually if you consider living in desirable locations of cities like Melbourne and Sydney, most of your income will be consumed in the house rents.
Yes, $70k is a fair salary in Australia, often near the median income, making it a decent living for a single person, especially outside major cities, but it can be tight in expensive areas or for those with high living costs like mortgages, with full-time averages now closer to $90k-$100k.
According to ABS data, just 2.61 million Aussies – or about 10 per cent of the population – earn $100,000 or more a year. Many people will never reach a six-figure income in their working lives.
In 2003, the most expensive city in which to buy a home was Sydney, where the median house price sat at $516,000 in the June quarter, according to Domain data. It was significantly cheaper in Canberra ($347,000) and Melbourne ($314,000), while Hobart trailed the pack on $159,000.
In 1970, you could buy a house in Sydney for $18,700, and in 1980, the average house price was around $76,500. By 1990, the average had more than doubled to $184,600.
Minimum wage in 2005 was $12.75 per hour, which for a 38-hour working week equates to $484.40, according to the Fair Work Commission. In 2025, minimum wage increased to $24.95 per hour, making it a $12.20 per hour minimum wage increase over 20 years.
The 'average' or mean Australian in full time work earns $2,010 a week, or around $104k a year. This encompasses weekly ordinary time earnings (before tax), excluding any overtime or bonuses, in seasonally adjusted terms. The median full-time wage on the other hand is $1,700 a week or nearly $88,400 a year.
Overview. The Australian economy grew by 2.7percent in year-average terms in 2002-03 after growing by 3.8percent in 2001-02. This outcome was below the 2002-03 Budget forecast but broadly in line with the MYEFO forecast. The solid outcome was against a backdrop of a weak international environment and a severe drought.
Introduction. Median household income in the United States was $42,148 in the year 2000.
In 2007, major news stories included health, citizenship testing and Australia's migration policy. The deportation of Dr Mohammed Haneef and the return of David Hicks from Guantánamo Bay attracted special attention.
If you're earning $200K a year, congratulations—you're doing well. But there's one downside: a big chunk of your hard-earned income is going straight to the ATO. Without the right strategy, you could be handing over tens of thousands more than necessary.
No, Australia is not 90% white; while a large majority identify with European ancestry (around 76-80% in recent years), a significant and growing portion identifies as Asian, African, Middle Eastern, or Indigenous, making it a highly multicultural nation with diverse ethnic backgrounds, not overwhelmingly white. Recent census data shows European ancestry (English, Irish, etc.) makes up a large chunk, but Asian ancestries are also substantial, with over 17% Asian population and around 3.8% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, per the 2021 census data from Wikipedia.
Australia now boasts one of the world's highest concentrations of millionaires, with one in ten Australians holding wealth exceeding US$1 million, according to a new report.
Yes, $36 an hour (around $75k annually) is a solid wage in Australia, generally considered good as it's above the minimum wage and near or slightly above the median earnings for many full-time roles, providing a comfortable living, though it's below the average for higher-paid professionals, depending on location and lifestyle needs.
Yes, $50 an hour ($98,800/year) is a very good wage in Australia, significantly above the average full-time earnings and offering a strong income for most lifestyles, common in skilled trades (electricians, plumbers) and professional roles, though living costs, especially housing in major cities, can influence its purchasing power.
The ASFA Retirement Standard suggests a single person can enjoy a 'comfortable lifestyle' on around $51,000 a year while a couple would need around $72,000 for the same standard of living.
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The average Australian full-time worker is now earning more than $2000 a week for the first time in history. New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show the average ordinary full-time weekly earnings for adults hit $2011.40 before tax in May.