Median house price
$930k
+12% change
NSW · Lake Macquarie Council
Cardiff, 2285
Est. population · Jun 2025
6,624
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.8%
Median age
38
Median income
$1,512/wk
Employment rate
57.4%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$930,000
Languages at home
6.2%non-English
Most common: Arabic, Spanish, Tagalog
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Cardiff is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Lake Macquarie Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby.
Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses and trains keep the wider city within easy reach.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
Desirability rates good overall, led by stronger growth momentum, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Cardiff snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$700/wk
Houses $720 · Units $500
Population (ERP)
6,624
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.3%
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
#24
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
47th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
49th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
53rd
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
- 68.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 3% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 291st in Australia
- State rank
- 61st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #24 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #42 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)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $720
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 226
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $930,000
- Median price change
- +12.1%
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
6,624(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +3.8% over 5 years · 49th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +3.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +33
- Change in 5 years
- +244
- Growth rank in NSW
- 49th 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 (~6,800), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 6,318
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,512
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 143 of 2,683
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 57.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,102 / 279 / 158 (+ 7 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 428
- Against the person
- 105
- Against property
- 201
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 64.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 60 residents
- State safety percentile
- 46.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8.1%
Most common offence types
- Fraud222
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment170
- Malicious Damage To Property232
- Steal From Motor Vehicle186
- Transport Regulatory Offences264
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
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 1,014
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 53th
School list
- Cardiff Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1000 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 283 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- St Kevin's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1071 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 130 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Cardiff North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1014 · 53th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 149 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Cardiff South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1017 · 54th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 298 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Cardiff High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 986 · 40th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 778 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Glendale East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 956 · 27th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 232 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Newcastle Waldorf SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1072 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 237 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.9 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
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Bluebird Early Education Cardiffchildcare
- Cardiff Community Pre-Schoolkindergarten
- St Nicholas Early Education CardiffKelton Streetchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
129 public transport stops in this suburb
- CCP Mary St N
- CCP Mary St S
- Cardiff Station
- FTB Mary St
- STR/LFT To P1/2
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
371 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
4 restaurants · 1 cafes · 2 supermarkets · 3 pharmacies · 6 fast food · 1 libraries · 2 places of worship · 3 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 7 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 129 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 8 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 92/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.16
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.74
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.11
Food & drink(11)
- Cafe
Unit 6 36 Macquarie Road, Cardiff
- Cardiff BakehouseFast food
- Darby's Fresh BakeFast food
- Fast food
- Federation FreshFast food
- Kaspers Take AwayFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
- Restaurant
Unit 2 36 Macquarie Road, Cardiff
- Restaurant (3)
Shopping(6)
- EG AustraliaConvenience store
- AldiSupermarket
49 Harrison Street
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(7)
- Bluebird Early Education CardiffChildcare
- St Nicholas Early Education CardiffChildcare
17 Kelton Street, Cardiff
- Cardiff Community Pre-SchoolKindergarten
- Cardiff LibraryLibrary
- Cardiff North Public SchoolSchool
Cardiff
- Cardiff Public SchoolSchool
Cardiff
- Saint Kevin's Primary SchoolSchool
Health & services(10)
- Awabakal Medical Centre - Cardiff (Women and Children's Clinic)Clinic
Unit B 15 Kelton Street, Cardiff
- Dentist (2)
- Pendlebury Clinc Private HospitalHospital
- Main Road Medical CentreMedical clinic
- Medical clinic
- ChemmartPharmacy
- Pharmacy
- Star Discount ChemistPharmacy
- Cardiff Veterinary HospitalVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(15)
- Gym
- Park (6)
- Wilkinson ParkPark
- Playground (3)
- Lake Macquarie Tennis CentreSports centre
- Sports centre
- Bowling Green 2Sports field
- Sports field
Transport(55)
52 bus stops · 3 train stations
Other(63)
- BWSAlcohol
Unit 14 36 Macquarie Road, Cardiff
- ATM
- Greater BankBank
Unit 10 36 Macquarie Road, Cardiff
- Newcastle PermanentBank
- Bbq
- Beauty salon
- Bench (3)
- Revolver BikesBicycle
Unit 4 300 Main Road, Cardiff
- Bus Station (2)
- Main Rd after Taylor StBus Station
- Car (5)
- Charity
- CatholicCare CardiffCounselling
17 Kelton Street, Cardiff
- Cardiff Fire StationFire station
18 Taylor Street, Cardiff
- Florist
- Frame
Unit 3 27 Kelton Street, Cardiff
- Garden (31)
- Hairdresser
Unit 2 27 Kelton Street, Cardiff
- Hairdresser
Unit 3
- Hairdresser
Unit 4 36 Macquarie Road, Cardiff
- Hairdresser (2)
- NHS Warner's BayHardware
6 Wentworth Road
- Laboratory
- Cardiff R.S.LLicensed Club
- Wests CardiffLicensed Club
- Loading Dock
- Mobile Phone
Unit 4
- Money Lender
Unit 1
- Cardiff Motor InnMotel
- Cardiff North NewsagencyNewsagent
- Newsagent
- Nutrition Supplements
Unit 1a 36 Macquarie Road, Cardiff
- Outdoor Seating
- Kiss and RideParking
- Parking (27)
- Parking Entrance (2)
- Parking Space (135)
- Cash ConvertersPawnbroker
- Pawnbroker
- EG AmpolPetrol station
43 Macquarie Road, Cardiff
- Hodge PetroleumPetrol station
- Petrol station
- UnitedPetrol station
- Place of worship
- Saint Kevin's Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
- Cardiff Police StationPolice
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box (3)
- Australia PostPost office
- Public toilets
- Reception Desk (3)
- Scout Hall
- Shelter
- Shoe Repair
- Oak Tree Retirement Village CardiffSocial Facility
Cardiff
- Taxi (2)
- Telephone (2)
- Ticket Validator (2)
- Travel Agency
Unit 5 36 Macquarie Road, Cardiff
- Trolley Bay (2)
- Variety Store
- Waste Basket
- ATUNE Health Centres - CardiffYes
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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Wilkinson ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 30
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
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 Kevin's Catholic Church
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
- 13
- Nearest hospital
- Pendlebury Clinc Private Hospital (0.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- ATUNE Health Centres - CardiffYes
- Awabakal Medical Centre - Cardiff (Women and Children's Clinic)Kelton StreetClinic
- CatholicCare CardiffKelton StreetCounselling
- ChemmartPharmacy
- DentistDentist
- DoctorDoctor
- DoctorDoctor
- DoctorDoctor
- LaboratoryLaboratory
- Main Road Medical CentreDoctor
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)
- 297
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 44.8
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
- 27° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 295 mm · ~37 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 366 mm · ~46 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 272 mm · ~34 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 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· 38 proposals
August 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Animal boarding or training establishment; Hours of operation and trading11/6B Nelson Road, Cardiff 2285Under Assessment
July 2026
- Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Goods repair and reuse premise52A PENDLEBURY ROAD CARDIFF 2285Additional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure69 LOWRY STREET CARDIFF 2285Under Assessment
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; School226 MAIN ROAD CARDIFF 2285Under Assessment
- Subdivision; Dual occupancy (attached)3 CARRICK CLOSE CARDIFF 2285Under Assessment
June 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure29 JOHNSTONE STREET CARDIFF 2285Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 HENDRICK STREET CARDIFF 2285Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure22 FLORENCE STREET CARDIFF 2285Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development4 PENDLEBURY ROAD CARDIFF 2285Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 LOVELL STREET CARDIFF 2285Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 CORONATION AVENUE CARDIFF 2285Under Assessment
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Light industry16 PENDLEBURY ROAD CARDIFF 2285Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Group home; Group home (permanent)1 KELTON STREET CARDIFF 2285Determined
April 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure167 MAIN ROAD CARDIFF 2285Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Community facility40 ADA STREET CARDIFF 2285Additional Information Requested
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure; General industry39B MUNIBUNG ROAD CARDIFF 2285Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)121 MACQUARIE ROAD CARDIFF 2285Determined
March 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Automotive/truck premises; Truck depot99 MUNIBUNG ROAD CARDIFF 2285Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 JOHNSTONE STREET CARDIFF 2285Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport30 WANSBECK VALLEY ROAD CARDIFF 2285Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 ALICE STREET CARDIFF 2285Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 MAPLE STREET CARDIFF 2285Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support21 FERN VALLEY ROAD CARDIFF 2285Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Light industry29 PENDLEBURY ROAD CARDIFF 2285Determined
February 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure29 RUSSELL STREET CARDIFF 2285Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation55 LACHLAN ROAD CARDIFF 2285Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development52 JOHN STREET CARDIFF 2285Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Electricity generating facility (non-solar or wind)49 HARRISON STREET CARDIFF 2285Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Veterinary hospital26 HARRISON STREET CARDIFF 2285Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool100 MACQUARIE ROAD CARDIFF 2285Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure12 HILL STREET CARDIFF 2285Determined
- Subdivision25 FERN VALLEY ROAD CARDIFF 2285Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Light industry16 TORRENS AVENUE CARDIFF 2285Determined
- Light industry; Hours of operation and trading10 TORRENS AVENUE CARDIFF 2285Determined
- Attached dwelling; Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 BOSTON CLOSE CARDIFF 2285Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure40 QUEENS AVENUE CARDIFF 2285Determined
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading280 MAIN ROAD CARDIFF 2285Determined
- Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)3 CARRICK CLOSE CARDIFF 2285Determined
2025· 7 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space7 MAPLE STREET CARDIFF 2285Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision33 JOHN STREET CARDIFF 2285Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Carport30 WANSBECK VALLEY ROAD CARDIFF 2285Determined
- Subdivision6 NELSON ROAD CARDIFF 2285Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (non-solar or wind)92 MITCHELL ROAD CARDIFF 2285Determined
November 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure29 RUSSELL STREET CARDIFF 2285Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Group home (permanent)1 CEDAR STREET CARDIFF 2285Determined
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)
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
- Shortland
- Member of Parliament
- Pat CONROY (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 122,971
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.5 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 38.5%Labor 61.5%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.7 km away).
Coalition 33.2%Labor 66.8%
5.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- CardiffLabor 65.5% · Coalition 34.5% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Cardiff NorthLabor 71.7% · Coalition 28.4% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Cardiff SouthLabor 65.9% · Coalition 34.1% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- GlendaleLabor 70.5% · Coalition 29.5% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- ArgentonLabor 70.8% · Coalition 29.2% TPP (2025)2.2 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)
- 4/10
- 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.
More in Lake Macquarie Council
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