Median house price
$800k
-2.3% change
NSW · Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Laurieton, 2443
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,226
Growth (1 yr)
+2.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+9.6%
Median age
67
Median income
$755/wk
Employment rate
24.1%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$800,000
Languages at home
1.8%non-English
Most common: German
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Laurieton sits in Port Macquarie-Hastings Council as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. Day-to-day life leans on nearby towns and local hubs rather than the metro area. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here.
A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, denser than many peers of a similar size. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Desirability rates good overall, led by safety, plus schools and education, while community and employment, plus growth momentum land closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.
At a glance
Laurieton snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$570/wk
Population (ERP)
2,226
+2.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.6%
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
#21
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
19th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
91st
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
47th
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
- 58.5/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 17% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1173rd in Australia
- State rank
- 345th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #21 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #53 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 37
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $800,000
- Median price change
- -2.3%
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
2,226(June 2025)
+2.4% annual · +9.6% over 5 years · 91th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.4%
- 5-year growth
- +9.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +53
- Change in 5 years
- +195
- Growth rank in NSW
- 91th 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 (~2,400), extrapolated at +1.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,012
- Median age
- 67
- Median household income / week
- $755
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 99 of 1,154
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,365
- Employment rate
- 24.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 570 / 266 / 149 (+ 60 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)
- 90
- Against the person
- 27
- Against property
- 36
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 40.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 75 residents
- State safety percentile
- 19.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -7%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order28
- Domestic Violence Related Assault36
- Fraud29
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment38
- Malicious Damage To Property41
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
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,001
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 47th
School list
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1011 · 52th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 181 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Laurieton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 991 · 42th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 151 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 0.8 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
Public transport
33 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bold St Before Tunis St
- Kew Rd Before Castle St
- Laurieton School Of Arts Hall, Laurie St
- Ocean Dr At Haven Cct
- Ocean Dr Opp Haven Cct
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
185 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
5 restaurants · 4 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 3 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 5 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 33 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 8 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 98/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.99
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 6.96
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.49
Food & drink(14)
- Scotts Plaza BakehouseBakery
86 Bold Street
- Bold Espresso BarCafe
Unit 2 87 Bold Street
- Grounded Espresso BarCafe
12 Lake Street
- Salt N' Pepper CafeCafe
- Village CafeCafe
Unit 4 60 Bold Street
- Charcoal ChickenlandFast food
86 Bold Street
- Epic Burger ShackFast food
79 Bold Street
- Nellz Flipz n ChipzFast food
Unit 2 62 Bold Street
- Laurieton HotelPub
80 Bold Street, Laurieton
- Blue Buffalo CafeRestaurant
Unit 3 64 Bold Street
- Curry Heaven Indian RestaurantRestaurant
Unit 3 80 Bold Street
- DeliziosoRestaurant
Unit 1 73 Bold Street
- Golden Inn Chinese RestaurantRestaurant
62 Bold Street
- The Golden Elephant Thai CuisineRestaurant
Unit 1 87 Bold Street
Shopping(4)
- Laurieton Convenience MartConvenience store
Unit 1 81 Bold Street
- Greengrocer
- ColesSupermarket
Community(4)
- Laurieton School of Arts HallCommunity centre
- Laurieton LibraryLibrary
- Laurieton Public SchoolSchool
Laurieton
- Saint Josephs Catholic Primary SchoolSchool
Health & services(3)
- Mount View Medical CentreMedical clinic
- Your Discount Chemist LaurietonPharmacy
Unit 1 85 Bold Street
- Veterinary
Sport & outdoors(15)
- Apex ParkPark
- Laurie ParkPark
- Laurieton United Servicemens Club Marina ReservePark
- Park (2)
- Bruce Porter ReservePicnic area
- Picnic area
- Playground (3)
- Laurieton Sporting ComplexSports centre
- Vince Inmon Sporting FieldsSports centre
- Laurieton Skate ParkSports field
- Sports field
- Laurieton Swimming PoolSwimming pool
Entertainment(2)
- Plaza TheatreCinema
47 Bold Street
- Camden Haven MuseumMuseum
Transport(15)
15 bus stops
Other(75)
- Ice Box Liquor LaurietonAlcohol
68 Bold Street
- Liquor LegendsAlcohol
- Alternative
- Camden Haven ChiropraticAlternative
Unit 1 89 Bold Street
- Laurieton General StoreAntiques
40 Bold Street
- Artwork
- Commonwealth BankATM
- Regional Australia BankATM
- Commonwealth BankBank
68 Bold Street
- Regional Australia Bank LaurietonBank
Unit 3 75 Bold Street
- WestpacBank
- Bbq
- Bench (20)
- Laurieton CyclesBicycle
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Laurieton Gardens Caravan ResortCaravan Site
- The Haven Caravan ParkCaravan Site
- Carpet
- VinniesCharity
- Pomegranate ClothingClothes
- The Pied PiperClothes
- What The Frock DesignsClothes
Unit 3 87 Bold Street
- Y.P FashionClothes
Unit 11 86 Bold Street
- Kylie's Art Studio & SuppliesCraft
Unit 3 66 Bold Street
- Curtain Haven & BlindsCurtain
Unit 2 22 Lake Street
- Allstars StudioDance
- Drinking water (2)
- Laurieton Fire StationFire station
33 Castle Street, Laurieton
- Fish Cleaning
- Garden
- Lotus Bay Giftware & ClothingGift
Unit 2 81 Bold Street
- Clipz & Snipz Hair SalonHairdresser
Unit 3 81 Bold Street
- Juz's Hair ShackHairdresser
- Small Worlds Barber ShopHairdresser
- TLC Hair and BeautyHairdresser
Unit 12 86 Bold Street
- Laurieton HardwareHardware
71 Bold Street
- Forgiving FoodsHealth Food
Unit 8 86 Bold Street
- Martin Lighting & ElectricalLighting
16 Kew Road
- Haven PlazaMall
- Laurieton Hotel MotelMotel
- Mariner MotelMotel
- Birpai ReserveNature Reserve
- Bruce Porter ReserveNature Reserve
- Cook's ReserveNature Reserve
- Outdoor Seating
- Laurieton HotelParking
- Parking (16)
- Access FuelsPetrol station
- LibertyPetrol station
- Picnic Table (2)
- Saint AndrewsPlace of worship
- Saint Peter the FishermanPlace of worship
- St Josephs Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
- Laurieton Police StationPolice
- Australia PostPost Box
- Australia PostPost office
- Bruce Porter ReservePublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Anglican Op -ShopSecond Hand
- Shelter (6)
- Laurieton Footwear & BowlsShoes
Unit 1 66 Bold Street
- Shoes
- APEX Park Boat RampSlipway
- Slipway (3)
- Camden View Retirement VillageSocial Facility
- Whiddon LaurietonSocial Facility
- Storage Rental (3)
- TelstraTelephone
- Laurieton Tobacco & Gift ShopTobacco
Unit 2 66 Bold Street
- TSG LaurietonTobacco
Unit 10 86 Bold Street
- BridgestoneTyres
- Vacant
Unit 3 86 Bold Street
- Vacant
Unit 4 66 Bold Street
- Waste Basket (9)
- Dollar Saver Building SuppliesYes
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
7 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex ParkPark
- Birpai ReserveNature reserve
- Bruce Porter ReserveNature reserve
- Cook's ReserveNature reserve
- Laurie ParkPark
- Laurieton United Servicemens Club Marina ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- 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
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Saint Andrews
- Saint Peter the Fisherman
- St Josephs 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
- 4
- Nearest hospital
- Wauchope District Memorial Hospital (21.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- AlternativeAlternative
- Camden Haven ChiropraticBold StreetAlternative
- Mount View Medical CentreDoctor
- Your Discount Chemist LaurietonBold 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)
- 68
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 30.5
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
- 417 mm · ~52 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 459 mm · ~57 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 256 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 273 mm · ~34 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· 7 proposals
July 2026
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign461 OCEAN DRIVE LAURIETON 2443Under Assessment
June 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support43 PEACH GROVE LAURIETON 2443Determined
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia20 LAURIE STREET LAURIETON 2443Withdrawn
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 FLINDERS DRIVE LAURIETON 2443Determined
April 2026
- Advertising and signage; Office Premise; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia67 BOLD STREET LAURIETON 2443Additional Information Requested
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Wharf or boating facility453/DP532072Under Assessment
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support43 PEACH GROVE LAURIETON 2443Determined
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 LAURIE STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Supporting DevelopmentTUNIS STREET LAURIETON 2443Additional Information Requested
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure1 LANE STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support43 PEACH GROVE LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Swimming pool5 ARNOTT STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 PEACH GROVE LAURIETON 2443Determined
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Stormwater management system12 LAURIE STREET LAURIETON 2443Additional Information Requested
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure96 NORMAN STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation11 ARNOTT STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah1 9 INVESTIGATOR WAY LAURIETON 2443Determined
April 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Ancillary commercial development; Temporary structure; MarketMCLENNAN STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
March 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Caravan park478 OCEAN DRIVE LAURIETON 2443Withdrawn
- Demolition; Business premises; Retail Premise2C MILL STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 CASTLE STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Stairway17 LORD STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club2 SEYMOUR STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
2024· 15 proposals
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah4 LAKE STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Fences44 BOLD STREET LAURIETON 2443Withdrawn
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Carport4 GEORGE STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies4 64 BOLD STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 CASTLE STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure70 LORD STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
June 2024
- 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; Light industryBAYSIDE CIRCUIT LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport12 BLACKBUTT CRESCENT LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah4 LAKE STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
May 2024
- Shop top housing; Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure8A TUNIS STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
March 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Neighbourhood shop5 LAURIE STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 LAURIE STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
January 2024
- Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Hours of operation and tradingU 1 61 BOLD STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Light industryBAYSIDE CIRCUIT LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 PEACH GROVE LAURIETON 2443Determined
2023· 3 proposals
December 2023
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation53 NORMAN STREET LAURIETON 2443Withdrawn
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure37 NORMAN STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure86 NORMAN STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
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)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Laurieton School of ArtsCnr Laurie and Bold Sts, LaurietonSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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
- Lyne
- Member of Parliament
- Alison PENFOLD (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,584
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.8%Labor 40.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 9.0 km away).
Coalition 56.5%Labor 43.5%
3.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +9.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- West HavenLabor 43.4% · Coalition 56.6% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- LaurietonLabor 45.3% · Coalition 54.7% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- DunboganLabor 44.4% · Coalition 55.6% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- North HavenLabor 44.8% · Coalition 55.2% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- KewLabor 39.2% · Coalition 60.8% TPP (2025)5.8 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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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Comparable suburbs
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