Median house price
$1.08M
+2.9% change
NSW · Central Coast Council
The Entrance, 2261
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,367
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.1%
Median age
50
Median income
$971/wk
Employment rate
39.8%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,080,000
Languages at home
12.7%non-English
Most common: Punjabi, Greek, Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
The Entrance wears its coastal identity openly, a mid-sized suburb built around sand, sea and an easy outdoor rhythm. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with renters and young professionals well represented. For coastal suburbs, the café and dining scene is notably rich, with locals returning to favourite spots.
Green space punches above what many coastal suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Versus similar coastal suburbs, the suburb reads around average on desirability, chiefly because community and employment trail behind.
At a glance
The Entrance snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$620/wk
Houses $680 · Units $520
Population (ERP)
4,367
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
37.3%
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
#23
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
49th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
65th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
16th
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
- 49.6/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 31% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2219th in Australia
- State rank
- 665th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #23 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #70 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $520
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $680
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $620
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 368
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,080,000
- Median price change
- +2.9%
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
4,367(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +2.1% over 5 years · 65th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +2.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +41
- Change in 5 years
- +91
- 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 (~4,550), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,244
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $971
- Dwelling vacancy
- 37.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 1,229 of 3,293
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 39.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 541 / 398 / 1,093 (+ 31 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)
- 291
- Against the person
- 90
- Against property
- 113
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 66.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 47 residents
- State safety percentile
- 48.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -13.4%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order247
- Breach Bail Conditions456
- Domestic Violence Related Assault295
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment446
- Malicious Damage To Property380
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
- 923
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 16th
School list
- The Entrance Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 923 · 16th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 422 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 0.3 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
28 public transport stops in this suburb
- Central Coast Hwy At Warrigal St
- Fairview Av Opp Copnor Av
- The Entrance Rd After Dening St
- Torrens Av After Coral St
- Warrigal St Opp Park Rd
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
188 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
12 restaurants · 7 cafes · 2 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 7 fast food · 3 bakeries · 1 libraries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 31 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 7 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 28 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 9 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.65
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 7.3
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.65
Food & drink(31)
- Chi Cong BakeryBakery
- Ken's Humble Pie ShopBakery
- Norro's BakehouseBakery
- Black Cockatoo & CoCafe
Unit 1 227-229 The Entrance Road
- Cafe EscapeCafe
- DCE CafeCafe
- Euro Bean CafeCafe
119 The Entrance Road
- Golden Gate CafeCafe
- The Greenkeepers ShedCafe
- Toast & CoCafe
- Big Tuna Fish CoFast food
131 The Entrance Road
- Cheezy Burger & SeafoodFast food
111 The Entrance Road
- Domino'sFast food
- Jimbo’s SeafoodFast food
The Entrance Road
- KFCFast food
- Phat ChickenFast food
- SubwayFast food
- Taffy’sPub
- The Lakes HotelPub
- Bang Rak ThaiRestaurant
The Entrance Road
- Bella Famillia ItalianRestaurant
- Chang ThaiRestaurant
- Coco Rice & Noodle BarRestaurant
- Jan's Chinese RestaurantRestaurant
- La CostaRestaurant
137 The Entrance Road
- MeantimeRestaurant
- Pree Cha ThaiRestaurant
- Restaurant (2)
- Saigon ChopsticksRestaurant
- The Entrance Lake HouseRestaurant
1 Oakland Avenue, The Entrance
Shopping(2)
- ColesSupermarket
78-94 The Entrance Road
Community(3)
- The Entrance Community CentreCommunity centre
- The Entrance Library & Council ServicesLibrary
- The Entrance Public SchoolSchool
The Entrance
Health & services(3)
- Seascape DentalDentist
- Oceanside Private PracticeMedical clinic
11 Victoria Avenue
- ChemsavePharmacy
Sport & outdoors(16)
- Edith Ring RestPark
- Memorial ParkPark
- Park (2)
- Picnic Point ReservePark
- Shore ParkPark
- Taylor ParkPark
- Playground (4)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (2)
- The Entrance Ocean BathsSwimming pool
- Vera's Water GardenSwimming pool
Entertainment(5)
- The Entrance CinemaCinema
- Pelican PlazaTheatre
- Tim Farrell LookoutViewpoint
- Viewpoint (2)
Transport(14)
14 bus stops
Other(69)
- Alcohol
- BottlemartAlcohol
- BWSAlcohol
The Entrance
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Artwork
- Attraction
- Pelican PlazaAttraction
- Hearing AustraliaAudiologist
- Pink Pearl Nails & BeautyBeauty salon
139 The Entrance Road
- Bench (7)
- The Entrance BoathouseBoat Rental
- El Lago Tourist ParkCaravan Site
- Charity
- VinniesCharity
- Australian Red CrossClothes
- Black PepperClothes
- I-Lee FashionsClothes
Unit 2B 147 The Entrance Road
- Kloth IndustrieClothes
- L'Moda BoutiqueClothes
197 The Entrance Road
- The Fashion EstablishmentClothes
139A The Entrance Road
- Lollies n SweetsConfectionery
- Drinking water (2)
- Lakeside Dry CleanersDry Cleaning
- The Entrance Fire StationFire station
34 Boondilla Road, The Entrance
- Fish Cleaning
- Fitness Station (2)
- Artspace Pop Up GalleryGallery
- Garden
- Bliss SalonHairdresser
- Peter's Euro Style Gents HairdresserHairdresser
- Shear CutsHairdresser
- BackpackersHostel
56 The Entrance Road
- Hotel
- Sand to SeaHouseware
149 The Entrance Road
- Taylors Fine LivingHouseware
- Ciao Bella Gelato BarIce Cream
35-37 Coral Street, The Entrance
- Information
- The Entrance Coin LaundryLaundry
- Mobility JoyMobility
- Lakeside NewsagencyNewsagent
- The Entrance NewsagencyNewsagent
- Outdoor Seating (2)
- Parking (11)
- Parking Entrance (2)
- Picnic Table (9)
- Our Lady of the RosaryPlace of worship
239-243 The Entrance Road
- Place of worship (2)
- The Entrance Police StationPolice
- The Entrance Post OfficePost office
- Public Toilet Memorial ParkPublic toilets
- Public Toilet Picnic Point ReservePublic toilets
Tuggerah Parade, The Entrance
- Public toilets
- Recycling
- Douglass Hanly MoirSample Collection
- Laverty PathologySample Collection
- Shelter (6)
- Shoes
- Slipway
- AdriftSports
135 The Entrance Road
- Gosford TailoringTailor
- Central Coast TattoosTattoo
Unit 1 147 The Entrance Road
- TelstraTelephone
- The Entrance CarnivalTheme Park
Memorial Park, The Entrance
- Theme Park
- TSGTobacco
The Entrance
- Waste Basket (13)
- Central Coast Laser ClinicYes
- Glenda May Psychic MediumYes
- Libbyland Smoking DragonYes
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
- Edith Ring RestPark
- Memorial ParkPark
- Picnic Point ReservePark
- Shore ParkPark
- Taylor ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 13
- 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
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Our Lady of the Rosary
239-243 The Entrance Road
- Place of worship (2)
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
- 6
- Nearest hospital
- Long Jetty Healthcare Centre (3.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- ChemsavePharmacy
- Douglass Hanly MoirSample_Collection
- Hearing AustraliaAudiologist
- Laverty PathologySample_Collection
- Oceanside Private PracticeVictoria AvenueDoctor
- Seascape DentalDentist
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)
- 148
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 33.9
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· 17 proposals
August 2026
- Temporary building, structure or use; Recreation facility (major); Recreation facility (outdoor)THE ENTRANCE ROAD THE ENTRANCE 2261Additional Information Requested
July 2026
- Subdivision3 BOOMERANG ROAD THE ENTRANCE 2261Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool83 LAKESIDE PARADE THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
- Subdivision29 NORFOLK STREET THE ENTRANCE 2261Under Assessment
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)54 LAKESIDE PARADE THE ENTRANCE 2261Under Assessment
June 2026
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)38 LAKESIDE PARADE THE ENTRANCE 2261Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool7 DUNCAN STREET THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool9 MCGIRR AVENUE THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation16 BROONARRA STREET THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
- Business premises; Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Specialised Retail Premises23-25 CORAL STREET THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)83 LAKESIDE PARADE THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure28 DENING STREET THE ENTRANCE 2261Under Assessment
March 2026
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia76 THE ENTRANCE ROAD THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
February 2026
- Multi-dwelling housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 CAMPBELL AVENUE THE ENTRANCE 2261Additional Information Requested
- Multi-dwelling housing; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation7 BOONDILLA ROAD THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
January 2026
- Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Specialised Retail Premises76 THE ENTRANCE ROAD THE ENTRANCE 2261Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)23 2-6 WARRIGAL STREET THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
2025· 27 proposals
December 2025
- Restaurant or cafe; Small bar; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Outdoor dining - general; Food and drink premise115-117 THE ENTRANCE ROAD THE ENTRANCE 2261Under Assessment
November 2025
- Demolition; Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure15-17 CORAL STREET THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Fences34 LAKESIDE PARADE THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation5 YAMBA STREET THE ENTRANCE 2261Under Assessment
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure14 GOSFORD AVENUE THE ENTRANCE 2261Under Assessment
October 2025
- Dual occupancy; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)29 NORFOLK STREET THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure74 OCEAN PARADE THE ENTRANCE 2261Under Assessment
- Subdivision43-49 OCEAN PARADE THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure11 MCGIRR AVENUE THE ENTRANCE 2261Deferred Commencement
- Subdivision55 LAKESIDE PARADE THE ENTRANCE 2261Additional Information Requested
August 2025
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure5 BENT STREET THE ENTRANCE 2261Under Assessment
- Demolition; Residential Accommodation18 BENELONG STREET THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)83 LAKESIDE PARADE THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)64 LAKESIDE PARADE THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool39A GOSFORD AVENUE THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
June 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure39 LAKESIDE PARADE THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 LAKESIDE PARADE THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)1 ARMIDALE STREET THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
- Subdivision6 BOOMERANG ROAD THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies15 BAY ROAD THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 LAKESIDE PARADE THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
March 2025
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure23 BOONDILLA ROAD THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
February 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure85 LAKESIDE PARADE THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure32 BAY ROAD THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
January 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)18 BENELONG STREET THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation15 BAY ROAD THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 GOSFORD AVENUE THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
2024· 1 proposal
December 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Access ramp; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Landscaping structures; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Supporting Development18 CAMPBELL AVENUE THE ENTRANCE 2261Determined
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
- Entrance Ocean Pools, TheOcean Parade, The EntranceSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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
- Dobell
- Member of Parliament
- Emma McBRIDE (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 122,541
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 40.6%Labor 59.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.4 km away).
Coalition 40.7%Labor 59.3%
0.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- The Entrance NorthLabor 58.7% · Coalition 41.3% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
- The EntranceLabor 61.2% · Coalition 38.8% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- Long Jetty EastLabor 64.2% · Coalition 35.8% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- Long JettyLabor 62.3% · Coalition 37.7% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- Shelly BeachLabor 60.4% · Coalition 39.6% TPP (2025)3.6 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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