Individual and household incomes
Across the five years to 2006, the number of Roebourne(S) residents earning $1000 or more per week grew by 68.9% with the number earning $1500 or more increasing by over 120%. Almost half of all those earning an income were receiving $1000 gross or more a week.
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Industries showing the highest median weekly income include mining, manufacturing, construction and electricity, gas, water and waste services. As with all shires, the retail trade, health care & social services, and arts & recreation services fared poorly compared to the other industries in the region.
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The average and median incomes in Roebourne(S) climbed steadily from 2000-01 to 2005-06. Throughout this period, the average income remained well above the median income with a 35% rise over the six year period.
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Individual Annual Income, Roebourne(S)
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2000-01
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2001-02
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2002-03
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2003-04
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2004-05
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2005-06
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Average Income
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$44,176
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$46,698
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$50,161
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$54,186
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$54,786
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$59,723
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Median Income
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$38,449
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$41,988
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$44,793
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$48,081
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$49,403
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$52,780
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Source: Wage and Salary Earners, ABS
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