Median house price
$1.88M
+5.2% change
NSW · Bayside Council
Brighton-Le-Sands, 2216
Est. population · Jun 2025
8,044
Growth (1 yr)
-0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
-5.0%
Median age
43
Median income
$1,582/wk
Employment rate
52.2%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,880,000
Languages at home
51.4%non-English
Most common: Greek, Arabic, Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
At the heart of the metro area, Brighton-Le-Sands is a established suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. A large share of residents were born overseas, and languages other than English are widely spoken at home.
Families have many nearby school and early-learning options to choose from. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Desirability sits around average overall, with safety the main drag compared with similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Brighton-Le-Sands snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$690/wk
Houses $810 · Units $680
Population (ERP)
8,044
-0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
10.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#183
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
34th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
6th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
70th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 54.4/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 22% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1614th in Australia
- State rank
- 469th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #183 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #345 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $680
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $810
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $690
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 347
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,880,000
- Median price change
- +5.2%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
8,044(June 2025)
-0.3% annual · -5.0% over 5 years · 6th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.3%
- 5-year growth
- -5.0%
- Change in 1 year
- -25
- Change in 5 years
- -425
- Growth rank in NSW
- 6th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~8,000), extrapolated at -0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 8,336
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,582
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 398 of 3,906
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,300
- Employment rate
- 52.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,041 / 349 / 2,108 (+ 12 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 433
- Against the person
- 98
- Against property
- 194
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 53.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 85 residents
- State safety percentile
- 33.9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +8.5%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault98
- Fraud190
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment125
- Malicious Damage To Property147
- Transport Regulatory Offences167
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 13
- Median school ICSEA (13 schools)
- 1,055
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 70th
School list
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le SandsPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1090 · 82th percentile · LBOTE 78% · 198 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- Cairnsfoot SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1036 · 62th percentile · LBOTE 76% · 99 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Brighton-Le-Sands Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1064 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 69% · 433 students · Top SEA quarter 28% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Dominic Savio SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1053 · 70th percentile · LBOTE 76% · 41 students · Top SEA quarter 18% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Kyeemagh Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1057 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 60% · 204 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Rockdale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1053 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 93% · 321 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Kogarah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1087 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 94% · 456 students · Top SEA quarter 32% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- St George Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1148 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 94% · 908 students · Top SEA quarter 57% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- James Cook Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1022 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 72% · 473 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Kogarah High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 993 · 43th percentile · LBOTE 91% · 787 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- childcarechildcare
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
77 public transport stops in this suburb
- 134 President Av
- 134 President Av
- Moate Av At Bruce St
- Moate Av At Gordon St
- Moate Av At Sellwood St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
136 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
20 restaurants · 9 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 bars · 1 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 5 fast food · 1 libraries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 36 food & drink venues nearby
- Decent local green space — 5 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 77 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.08
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 4.32
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.6
Food & drink(36)
- Bar
- Avocado CafeCafe
- BabelCafe
- Brighton KioskCafe
- Cafe (4)
- EspressoricoCafe
251-269 Bay Street
- Mobile Bike Rental CafeCafe
376 Bay Street
- Fast food (4)
- Ocean Heart SeafoodFast food
367 Bay Street, Brighton-Le-Sands
- Brighton le Sands RSL ClubPub
351 Bay Street
- BaitRestaurant
- Bar BraziliaRestaurant
- Coco's On The BeachRestaurant
Unit 18 376 Bay Street
- Criniti'sRestaurant
- DezertsRestaurant
- GalataRestaurant
- Le Sands RestaurantRestaurant
- Restaurant (12)
- Thai by The BeachRestaurant
Shopping(4)
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- ColesSupermarket
36 Princess Street
Community(6)
- Childcare
- Kindergarten
- Brighton-Le-Sands LibraryLibrary
1 Moate Avenue
- Brighton Le Sands Public SchoolSchool
35 Crawford Road, Brighton-Le-Sands
- Cairnsfoot SchoolSchool
58A Francis Avenue, Brighton-Le-Sands
- School
Health & services(2)
- Pharmacy
- Starchem Discount PharmacyPharmacy
279 Bay Street
Sport & outdoors(8)
- Bicentennial Park EastPark
- Heslehurst ReservePark
- Memorial ParkPark
- Tony Baker ReservePark
- Whiteoak ReservePark
- Playground (2)
- Sports field
Transport(29)
29 bus stops
Other(24)
- BWSAlcohol
330 Bay Street
- Bench (4)
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Drinking water (9)
- Garden (2)
- Pergolas Sydney AuthorityGarden Furniture
- Novotel Sydney Brighton BeachHotel
- Information (4)
- Motorcycle Parking
- Parking (6)
- Parking Entrance
- Prime Brighton-le-sandsPetrol station
- ShellPetrol station
2-6 General Holmes Drive
- Place of worship
- Saint Thomas More Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
298 Bay Street
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box
- Brighton-Le-Sands Post OfficePost office
354 Bay Street
- Public Toilet Cook ParkPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Shelter
- Shower (2)
- Taxi
- Waste Basket (7)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bicentennial Park EastPark
- Heslehurst ReservePark
- Memorial ParkPark
- Tony Baker ReservePark
- Whiteoak ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Place of worship
- Saint Thomas More Catholic Church
298 Bay Street
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- St George Private Hospital (1.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- PharmacyPharmacy
- Starchem Discount PharmacyBay StreetPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 155
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 19.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 18 proposals
August 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external); Residential Accommodation200 PRESIDENT AVENUE BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation37 WYCOMBE AVENUE BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Under Assessment
July 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure126 BRUCE STREET BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Under Assessment
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation92 FRANCIS AVENUE BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure44 THE GRAND PARADE BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure100 CRAWFORD ROAD BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure66 THE GRAND PARADE BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise168A PRESIDENT AVENUE BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces1 MCINTYRE AVENUE BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space34 O'NEILL STREET BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
March 2026
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)39 SELLWOOD STREET BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure76 FRANCIS AVENUE BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure44 MOATE AVENUE BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 - 4 Princess Street BRIGHTON LE SANDS NSW 2216Withdrawn
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure53 PRINCESS STREET BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure278 BAY STREET BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure78 FRANCIS AVENUE BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)39 SELLWOOD STREET BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Withdrawn
2025· 24 proposals
December 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure1 ENGLAND STREET BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2/9 CRAWFORD RD BRIGHTON-LE-SANDSDetermined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces1 MCINTYRE AVENUE BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 BRIGHTON PARADE BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
November 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure16 HENSON STREET BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Additional Information Requested
October 2025
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached)9 ROWLEY STREET BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure64-68 THE GRAND PARADE BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32 ROWLEY STREET BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure21 BRIGHTON AVENUE BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure200 PRESIDENT AVENUE BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)352 WEST BOTANY STREET BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
June 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise168 PRESIDENT AVENUE BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure41 ROWLEY STREET BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Commercial development; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading283A BAY STREET BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
May 2025
- Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure251-275 Bay Street Brighton Le SandsDetermined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure304 BAY STREET BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
- Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure303 BAY STREET BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
March 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support54 MOATE AVENUE BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Fences30 TERALBA ROAD BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)233 BAY STREET BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool2 HENSON STREET BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure76 CRAWFORD ROAD BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
January 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure210 PRESIDENT AVENUE BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31 WYCOMBE AVENUE BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
2024· 1 proposal
December 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Hours of operation and trading35 334-338 BAY STREET BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS 2216Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Roadworks & transport
3 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksBay Street, Princes Highway17 Aug 2026 – 16 Sep 2026
- RoadworksThe Grand Parade, General Holmes Drive20 Jul 2026 – 21 Sep 2026
- RoadworksThe Grand Parade, General Holmes Drive09 Aug 2026 – 06 Sep 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Kingsford Smith
- Member of Parliament
- Matt THISTLETHWAITE (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 117,399
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 32.8%Labor 67.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.9 km away).
Coalition 39.5%Labor 60.5%
6.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Brighton NorthLabor 60.8% · Coalition 39.2% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
- Brighton-Le-Sands (Kingsford Smith)Labor 59.2% · Coalition 40.8% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- Kyeemagh (Kingsford Smith)Labor 57.7% · Coalition 42.3% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Monterey (Kingsford Smith)Labor 52.9% · Coalition 47.1% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Ramsgate Beach (Kingsford Smith)Labor 56.3% · Coalition 43.7% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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