The median household net worth in Australia is approximately $750,000 in 2025-26 — one of the highest in the world, driven by residential property prices and three decades of compulsory superannuation.
But the median masks enormous variation by age. An under-35 household typically has $103,000 in net worth. A household aged 65–74 typically has $930,000. Property ownership is the single biggest factor at every age.
Net Worth by Age at a Glance
| Age Group | Median Net Worth | Mean Net Worth |
|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | ~$103,000 | ~$210,000 |
| 35–44 | ~$387,000 | ~$680,000 |
| 45–54 | ~$665,000 | ~$1,080,000 |
| 55–64 | ~$872,000 | ~$1,400,000 |
| 65–74 | ~$930,000 | ~$1,550,000 |
| 75+ | ~$778,000 | ~$1,310,000 |
Estimated from ABS Survey of Income and Housing 2019-20, adjusted for 2025-26 property values.
Wealth Percentile Thresholds (All Ages)
| Percentile | Net Worth |
|---|---|
| 25th | ~$260,000 |
| 50th (median) | ~$750,000 |
| 75th | ~$1,690,000 |
| 90th | ~$2,940,000 |
| 99th (top 1%) | ~$7,200,000 |
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