Australia · Statistical area (SA2)
The available budget figures add up to A$3,304 a month across 6 categories. The subtotal uses published references, which can come from earlier periods and wider areas.
Missing from the published budget: Utilities, Groceries, Internet and mobile.
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Household survey averages include households that spend nothing on a category. Some rows cover only one item. The editable subtotal above uses available budget lines; these tables also show other figures for context.
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| Published item | Monthly reference | Area and data period |
|---|---|---|
| RentRentMedian | AUD 1,516.67 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 350 / week | LocalMount Barker2021 Census data (5 years old)Older reference |
| TransportTransportMean | AUD 701.26 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 161.83 / week | State / provinceSouth AustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| FuelMotor vehicle fuel, lubricants and additivesMean | AUD 171.69 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 39.62 / week | State / provinceSouth AustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| Healthcare and insuranceMedical care and health expensesMean | AUD 314.43 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 72.56 / week | State / provinceSouth AustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| ChildcareChild care servicesMean | AUD 37.22 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 8.59 / week | State / provinceSouth AustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| EducationEducationMean | AUD 161.37 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 37.24 / week | State / provinceSouth AustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| LeisureRecreationMean | AUD 573.39 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 132.32 / week | State / provinceSouth AustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
Component-only references: Utilities, Groceries, Internet and mobile. These categories publish components or unit prices, not a whole amount. Open the full component list below.
Each row keeps its original source and unit. Regional or national observations can support many place pages; they are not separate local prices. Do not add overlapping components.
| Published item | Monthly reference | Area and data period |
|---|---|---|
| EducationEducationMean | AUD 190.06 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 43.86 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| EducationEducationMean | AUD 161.37 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 37.24 / week | State / provinceSouth AustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| LeisureRecreationMean | AUD 744.68 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 171.85 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| LeisureRecreationMean | AUD 573.39 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 132.32 / week | State / provinceSouth AustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| Internet and mobileInternet chargesMean | AUD 28.04 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 6.47 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| Internet and mobileInternet chargesMean | AUD 32.11 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 7.41 / week | State / provinceSouth AustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| Internet and mobileMobile telephone accountMean | AUD 74.71 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 17.24 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| Internet and mobileMobile telephone accountMean | AUD 67.17 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 15.5 / week | State / provinceSouth AustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| Internet and mobileCommunicationMean | AUD 202.02 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 46.62 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| Internet and mobileCommunicationMean | AUD 173.94 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 40.14 / week | State / provinceSouth AustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| TransportPublic transport faresMean | AUD 25.26 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 5.83 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| TransportPublic transport faresMean | AUD 14.17 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 3.27 / week | State / provinceSouth AustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| FuelMotor vehicle fuel, lubricants and additivesMean | AUD 215.11 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 49.64 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| FuelMotor vehicle fuel, lubricants and additivesMean | AUD 171.69 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 39.62 / week | State / provinceSouth AustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| TransportTransportMean | AUD 895.66 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 206.69 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| TransportTransportMean | AUD 701.26 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 161.83 / week | State / provinceSouth AustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| Healthcare and insuranceMedical care and health expensesMean | AUD 356.98 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 82.38 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| Healthcare and insuranceMedical care and health expensesMean | AUD 314.43 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 72.56 / week | State / provinceSouth AustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| ChildcareChild care servicesMean | AUD 76.09 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 17.56 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| ChildcareChild care servicesMean | AUD 37.22 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 8.59 / week | State / provinceSouth AustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| GroceriesFood and non-alcoholic beveragesMean | AUD 1,026.87 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 236.97 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| GroceriesFood and non-alcoholic beveragesMean | AUD 912.56 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 210.59 / week | State / provinceSouth AustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| UtilitiesDomestic fuel and powerMean | AUD 177.32 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 40.92 / week | NationalAustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
| UtilitiesDomestic fuel and powerMean | AUD 192.53 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: AUD 44.43 / week | State / provinceSouth AustraliaJuly 2015–June 2016 data (10 years old)Older reference |
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| Home and measure | Published amount | Exact source area |
|---|---|---|
| Rented occupied private dwellings; all sizesMedian · Existing tenancies | AUD 350 per week Rented occupied private dwellings; all sizes · Existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Median · 2021 Census data (5 years old) Mount Barker · Statistical area Local Older reference | Mount BarkerStatistical areaOccupied private dwellings being rented; excludes rent-free and visitor-only/non-classifiable households |
| Rented occupied private dwellings; all sizesMedian · Existing tenancies | AUD 300 per week Rented occupied private dwellings; all sizes · Existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Median · 2021 Census data (5 years old) South Australia · State State / province Older reference | South AustraliaStateOccupied private dwellings being rented; excludes rent-free and visitor-only/non-classifiable households |
| Rented occupied private dwellings; all sizesMedian · Existing tenancies | AUD 375 per week Rented occupied private dwellings; all sizes · Existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Median · 2021 Census data (5 years old) Australia · Country National Older reference | AustraliaCountryOccupied private dwellings being rented; excludes rent-free and visitor-only/non-classifiable households |
Figures are comparable only when the area, housing type, period and rent definition match.
Gross pay is before personal deductions. A regional or national figure does not establish a local salary.
Search professions for this place| Occupation | Published pay | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LabourersANZSCO 8 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 31.579 per hour Median · August 2025 data South Australia · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| Machinery operators and driversANZSCO 7 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 35.193 per hour Median · August 2025 data South Australia · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| Sales workersANZSCO 6 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 30.449 per hour Median · August 2025 data South Australia · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| Clerical and administrative workersANZSCO 5 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 39.47 per hour Median · August 2025 data South Australia · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| Community and personal service workersANZSCO 4 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 36.481 per hour Median · August 2025 data South Australia · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| Technicians and trades workersANZSCO 3 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 36.582 per hour Median · August 2025 data South Australia · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| ProfessionalsANZSCO 2 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 54.612 per hour Median · August 2025 data South Australia · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| ManagersANZSCO 1 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 55 per hour Median · August 2025 data South Australia · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| LabourersANZSCO 8 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 950 per week Median · August 2025 data South Australia · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| Machinery operators and driversANZSCO 7 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 1,300 per week Median · August 2025 data South Australia · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| Sales workersANZSCO 6 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 695.619 per week Median · August 2025 data South Australia · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| Clerical and administrative workersANZSCO 5 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 1,239.748 per week Median · August 2025 data South Australia · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| Community and personal service workersANZSCO 4 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 1,000 per week Median · August 2025 data South Australia · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| Technicians and trades workersANZSCO 3 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 1,350 per week Median · August 2025 data South Australia · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
| ProfessionalsANZSCO 2 · Classification edition 2013 v1.2 | AUD 1,700 per week Median · August 2025 data South Australia · State State / province | Gross earnings in main job; all employees, full-time and part-time; persons |
Places within 100 km come first, then labelled country fallbacks.
22.6 km between reference points
Housing reference
AUD 300 per week Rented occupied private dwellings; all sizes · Existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Median · 2021 Census data (5 years old) Adelaide Hills · Statistical area Local Older reference28.8 km between reference points
Housing reference
AUD 400 per week Rented occupied private dwellings; all sizes · Existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Median · 2021 Census data (5 years old) Adelaide · Statistical area Local Older reference28.8 km between reference points
Housing reference
AUD 320 per week Rented occupied private dwellings; all sizes · Existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Median · 2021 Census data (5 years old) Adelaide · Urban centre or locality Local Older reference39.3 km between reference points
Housing reference
AUD 300 per week Rented occupied private dwellings; all sizes · Existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Median · 2021 Census data (5 years old) Parafield Gardens · Statistical area Local Older reference41.7 km between reference points
Housing reference
AUD 300 per week Rented occupied private dwellings; all sizes · Existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Median · 2021 Census data (5 years old) Paralowie · Statistical area Local Older referenceOther place in the country
Housing reference
AUD 180 per week Rented occupied private dwellings; all sizes · Existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Median · 2021 Census data (5 years old) Whyalla · Statistical area Local Older referenceUse your household costs and take-home pay.
Use your own take-home pay; a supported tax calculation is not available for this location.
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