Median house price
$810k
+17% change
NSW · Kempsey Council
South West Rocks, 2431
Est. population · Jun 2025
5,441
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.8%
Median age
58
Median income
$980/wk
Employment rate
37.5%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$810,000
Languages at home
3%non-English
Most common: German, Australian Indigenous languages, Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Café precinct
- Education hub
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
South West Rocks is a regional mid-sized suburb in Kempsey Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Sydney. Neighbouring centres cover more of the weekly rhythm than the distant capital does. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Desirability lands around average here: softer community and employment, plus schools and education weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with growth momentum holding up better.
At a glance
South West Rocks snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$550/wk
Houses $590 · Units $405
Population (ERP)
5,441
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
21.2%
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
#31
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
54th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
65th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
26th
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
- 52.2/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 26% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1884th in Australia
- State rank
- 552nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #31 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #91 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $405
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $590
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 40
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $810,000
- Median price change
- +16.6%
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
5,441(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +8.8% over 5 years · 65th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +8.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +51
- Change in 5 years
- +438
- Growth rank in NSW
- 65th 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 (~5,750), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 5,058
- Median age
- 58
- Median household income / week
- $980
- Dwelling vacancy
- 21.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 589 of 2,775
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 37.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,777 / 117 / 278 (+ 19 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)
- 393
- Against the person
- 100
- Against property
- 194
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 72.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 51 residents
- State safety percentile
- 54th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.1%
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling29
- Break And Enter Non-Dwelling28
- Domestic Violence Related Assault32
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment41
- Malicious Damage To Property33
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 952
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 26th
School list
- South West Rocks Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 952 · 26th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 348 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 0.6 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
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- South West Rocks Preschoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
50 public transport stops in this suburb
- Horseshore Bay Beach Park, Livingstone St
- Horseshore Bay Beach Park, Livingstone St
- Rocks Central Shopping Centre, Gregory St
- Rocks Central Shopping Centre, Gregory St
- South West Rocks Public School, Gregory 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
125 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
5 restaurants · 4 cafes · 1 pubs · 3 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 2 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 50 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 13 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 94/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.79
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.37
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.4
Food & drink(12)
- Shoeys BakeryBakery
- Malt & HoneyCafe
Unit 4 7 Livingstone Street, South West Rocks
- P!nk Elephant Coffee & Micro DeliCafe
- Sixty DegreesCafe
Unit 1 7 Prince of Wales Avenue
- The Kiosk at Horseshoe BayCafe
- South West Rocks SeafoodFast food
- Seabreeze HotelPub
- Boulders Bar and BistroRestaurant
- Cantonese Inn Chinese RestaurantRestaurant
- Chop 'n ChillRestaurant
- Paragon Pizza & PastaRestaurant
4 Paragon Avenue, South West Rocks
- Thai on the RocksRestaurant
Shopping(5)
- Ball's ButcheryButcher
- ColesSupermarket
- Friendly GrocerSupermarket
- South West Rocks IGASupermarket
Community(3)
- South West Rocks PreschoolKindergarten
- South West Rocks LibraryLibrary
- South West Rocks Public SchoolSchool
South West Rocks
Health & services(5)
- South West Rocks Community Health CentreClinic
7-9 Steve Eagleton Drive, South West Rocks
- South West Rocks DentalDentist
- Douglass Hanly MoirMedical clinic
- TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
- Veterinary
Sport & outdoors(15)
- South West Rocks Golf ClubGolf course
- Brighton ParkPark
- Horseshore Bay Beach ParkPark
- Playground (3)
- South West Rocks Country ClubSports centre
- South West Rocks Swimming PoolSports centre
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (6)
Entertainment(2)
- Boatman's Cottage Maritime MuseumMuseum
- South West Rocks Roxy CinemaTheatre
Transport(9)
9 bus stops
Other(52)
- Liquorbarn Drive ThruAlcohol
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- South West Rocks CellarsAlcohol
- NABATM
- CoastlineBank
- NABBank
- Bbq (2)
- Caravan Site
- Horseshoe Bay Holiday ParkCaravan Site
- Ingenia Holidays South West RocksCaravan Site
Gordon Young Drive
- Anglican Op ShopCharity
- Uniting Church Garden Of Opportunity Op ShopCharity
- Rawspice BoutiqueClothes
- Wave WearClothes
- South West Rocks Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
5 Jubilee Street, South West Rocks
- Rocks Marine Bait & TackleFishing
- Adrian Hair at The RocksHairdresser
- Angler's LodgeHotel
- Clarke's Holiday RentalHotel
- Coast Holiday UnitsHotel
- Heritage Guesthouse & CafeHotel
- Parkside Holiday ApartmentsHotel
- Seacrest Holiday UnitsHotel
- Surf & Turf Holiday ApartmentsHotel
- The Captain's CottageHotel
- Tradewinds 2Hotel
- Wards Holiday FlatsHotel
- Goodvibes HomewaresHouseware
- Chillati GelatoIce Cream
31 Livingstone Street, South West Rocks
- South West Rocks Visitor Information CentreInformation
- Laundry
- South West Rocks Country ClubLicensed Club
- Rocks Central Shopping CentreMall
255 Gregory Street, South West Rocks
- Costa Rica MotelMotel
- South-West Rocks NewsagencyNewsagent
- Eyecare PlusOptometrist
- Outdoor Seating
- Parking (17)
- Parking Entrance
- BP South West RocksPetrol station
- Shell South West RocksPetrol station
- Star Of The Sea Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
- Uniting Church of AustraliaPlace of worship
- South West Rocks Police StationPolice
- South West Rocks POPost office
- Public toilets
- Marine Rescue Trial BayRescue Station
- Shelter (6)
- Shower
- Slipway (2)
- Calvary The MarinerSocial Facility
- Opals Gems & ThingsYes
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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Brighton ParkPark
- Horseshore Bay Beach ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- Star Of The Sea Catholic Church
- Uniting Church of Australia
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
- 5
- Nearest hospital
- Macksville Hospital (24.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Douglass Hanly MoirSample_Collection
- Eyecare PlusOptometrist
- South West Rocks Community Health CentreSteve Eagleton DriveClinic
- South West Rocks DentalDentist
- TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
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)
- 145
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.6
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° / 19°
- Rainfall
- 439 mm · ~55 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 494 mm · ~62 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 252 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 279 mm · ~35 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· 35 proposals
August 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation19 PLATYPUS WAY SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Under Assessment
July 2026
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure21 FITZROY PLACE SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support1 MAYTA MORAN CLOSE SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation1 PLATYPUS WAY SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Under Assessment
- Multi-dwelling housing; Signage; Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Food and drink premisePHILLIP DRIVE SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia50 MITCHELL STREET SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Subdivision4 FRANK COOPER STREET SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 JUBILEE STREET SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Under Assessment
June 2026
- Dwelling house; SubdivisionCOOPER STREET EAST SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home55 ATHENA PARADE SOUTH WEST ROCKS NSW 2431Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation27 RUDDER STREET SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
May 2026
- Subdivision44 MARLIN DRIVE SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structurePHILLIP DRIVE SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space21 MCINTYRE STREET SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Under Assessment
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Carport14 DELMER CLOSE SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 ANCHORAGE PLACE SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 RACEMOSA CIRCUIT SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure36 SUSSMAN WAY SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision15 SWIFT PLACE SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation107 GREGORY STREET SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation9 WIRANG CRESCENT SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation22 OLGA CIRCUIT SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
March 2026
- SubdivisionHILLIER PARADE SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure39 39-89 GORDON YOUNG DRIVE SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool57 LANDSBOROUGH STREET SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure2 1 MICHAEL PLACE SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Deferred Commencement
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport18 STURT STREET SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure17 CRYSTAL PLACE SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah4 MARRIOT STREET SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10-12 STEVE EAGLETON DRIVE SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Dual occupancy; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation14 RACEMOSA CIRCUIT SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Withdrawn
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 HIGH STREET SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)7 PLATYPUS WAY SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)23 PLATYPUS WAY SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)63 OCEAN STREET SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Additional Information Requested
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space17 CURRAWONG CRESCENT SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure13 PANORAMA AVENUE SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Subdivision39-41 FREDERICK KELLY STREET SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Seniors housing; Independent living units; Erection of a new structure50-52 BELLE O'CONNOR STREET SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Signage; Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Food and drink premisePHILLIP DRIVE SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)11 PLATYPUS WAY SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
November 2025
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 SWIFT PLACE SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool7 WAIANBAR AVENUE SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Subdivision12-14 COOPER STREET SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
October 2025
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation23 TREVOR JUDD AVENUE SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Seniors housing; Independent living units; Erection of a new structure50-52 BELLE O'CONNOR STREET SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)8 PLATYPUS WAY SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation28 MYEE CIRCUIT SOUTH WEST ROCKS 2431Withdrawn
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
- South West Rocks Pilot Station Complex5 Ocean Drive South West RocksSHR
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
- Cowper
- Member of Parliament
- Pat CONAGHAN (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,639
- Turnout (2025)
- 90.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.5 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.1%Labor 40.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 20.0 km away).
Coalition 59.4%Labor 40.6%
0.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- South West RocksLabor 40.7% · Coalition 59.3% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- South West Rocks SouthLabor 40.0% · Coalition 60.0% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Stuarts PointLabor 42.4% · Coalition 57.6% TPP (2025)9.3 km away
- Eungai CreekLabor 45.1% · Coalition 54.9% TPP (2025)16.5 km away
- Scotts HeadLabor 55.0% · Coalition 45.0% TPP (2025)16.7 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
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