Millswood is an inner metropolitan suburb of Adelaide, in Unley Council, characterised by heritage streetscapes alongside mixed commercial and residential development. Notable landmarks include Holy Cross Catholic Church.
Local school ICSEA scores sit well above the peer median, well above typical levels for inner metropolitan suburbs. Household incomes are a relative strength, with household incomes 66% above the peer median, and reported crime sits a little below the peer median. Reported offences have risen 18% year on year. Space is a strength, but car dependence is high. Trade-offs centre on higher housing costs and weaker population growth, with median house prices 37% above the peer median.
Millswood is a better fit for people who value lower crime and school quality more than lower housing costs.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.
Strengths and weaknesses
Inner metropolitan suburb · compared with inner metropolitan suburbs in South Australia (188)
Strengths
Household incomes are a relative strength
Reported crime sits a little below the peer median
Local school ICSEA scores sit well above the peer median
Weaknesses
Housing is expensive relative to comparable places
Population has been growing more slowly than in comparable places, or declining
What stands out
Heritage streetscapes
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Space is a strength, but car dependence is high
Who it suits
Stars are audience-fit ratings derived from Suburb.Guide data, not demographic counts or user reviews.
Families★★★★☆
Professionals★★★★☆
Retirees★☆☆☆☆
Students★★☆☆☆
Budget buyers★☆☆☆☆
Housing, growth and risk
How Millswood compares
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median house price
$1.94M
-7.6% change
Median rent
$480/wk
Houses $266 · Units $480
Population (ERP)
2,207
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.0%
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
#13
among Metro Adelaide · Mature
Crime rate
45th
percentile in state (higher = more crime)
Pop. growth
65th
percentile in SA
Rented dwellings
14%
2021 Census tenure
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
89th
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
56.0/100 — Good
State standing
Top 8% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
972nd in Australia
State rank
50th in SA
Peer rank
#13 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#38 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data confidence
93%
Data sources & freshness
Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$480
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$266
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$480
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
15
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,940,000
Median price change
-7.6%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Household crowding and healthy vacancy — not cheapness Modest price change as a healthy-growth band
Data sources & freshness
SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
2,207(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +2.9% over 5 years · 65th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.8%
5-year growth
+2.9%
Change in 1 year
+17
Change in 5 years
+63
Growth rank in SA
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 (~2,250), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
Population
2,173
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$2,836
Dwelling vacancy
5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
41 of 828
Median monthly mortgage
$2,253
Median weekly rent (2021 Census)
$420
Tenure (owned / mortgaged / rented)
51.3% / 34.7% / 14%
Employment rate
62.3%
Travel to work (WFH / public transport / car)
15.8% / 6.1% / 58.1%
Walked or cycled to work
9.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
709 / 44 / 38
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%) · Accessibility (12%) · Future Growth (6%)
Employment, household income and owned-outright tenure (2021 Census) Work-from-home and public-transport commute shares (2021 Census) Five-year population change as a healthy-growth band, not a boom bonus
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
46.5% of adults have a university degree, compared with 22.6% across South Australia. 8% have a trade or vocational qualification.
University qualified46.5% · 22.6% SA
Diploma qualified9.1% · 8.6% SA
Trade / vocational8% · 17.5% SA
Year 12 or below36.3% · 51.2% SA
Highest qualification field
Main field of the highest non-school qualification (2021 Census).
Management and commerce22.6%
Health19.6%
Society and culture18.9%
Education10.3%
Engineering and related technologies8.1%
Natural and physical sciences5.2%
How these groups are defined
Measure
Definition
University qualified
Bachelor degree or higher
Diploma qualified
Advanced Diploma / Diploma
Trade / vocational
Certificate III + IV
Year 12
Year 12 as highest attainment
Below Year 12
Year 11 / 10 / 9 or below
People aged 15 years and over, 2021 Census. University, diploma and trade shares match ABS highest educational attainment (HEAP). Year 12 and below Year 12 are combined in the chart because the General Community Profile reports school-only attainment as a residual.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%)
University qualifications from the 2021 Census
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Tax & income
Median taxable income (2023–24)
$66,629
95th percentile in SA · +13% vs Australia
Median salary / wages (2023–24)
$68,954
94th percentile in SA · +6% vs Australia
Residents with rental investments
15.0%
75th percentile in SA · +9% vs Australia
Median super balance (2023–24)
$115,892
85th percentile in SA · +83% vs Australia
Residents with business income
12.0%
65th percentile in SA · +15% vs Australia
Australian Taxation Office Taxation Statistics 2023–24, individuals Table 25. Figures describe taxpayers who live in postcode 5034 — not a suburb-level official statistic. Rental investment is the share of local taxpayers reporting rental income or loss, not the share of local properties owned by investors.
Counts, net rent & state comparison
Taxpayers in this postcode
7,007
Taxpayers reporting net rent
1,082
Median net rent
$897
Taxpayers reporting business income
829
Taxable income vs state median
+23%
Salary / wages vs state median
+20%
Rental investment vs state median
+25%
Super vs state median
+49%
Business income vs state median
+9%
Percentiles rank this postcode among unique postcodes in SA, so suburbs that share a postcode are not counted twice. Dollar figures are compared with Australia-wide ATO medians from the same release. Median net rent is among taxpayers who reported the rent label and can be negative.
Data sources & freshness
Taxation Statistics 2023–24 — individuals by postcode (Table 25) — Australian Taxation Office · Updated · Annual release; taxpayer residential postcode, not suburb boundary
Community & culture
10.3% speak a language other than English at home; 17% born overseas
Language at home
1,919 English only · 221 other
Non-English at home
10.3%
Born overseas
365 (17%)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
9 (0.4%)
Australian citizens
2,061
Languages spoken at home (other than English)
10
Top languages other than English
Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).
Greek30 · 36.1%
Italian13 · 15.7%
Mandarin12 · 14.5%
Japanese5 · 6%
Polish5 · 6%
Afrikaans4 · 4.8%
Cantonese4 · 4.8%
Hindi4 · 4.8%
Religion
47.2%Most common religion · Christianity
Christianity is the most common response at 47.2%, while 46.1% reported no religion.
Measure
Suburb
State
No religion
46.1%
45.2%
Christianity
47.2%
40%
Other / not stated
6.7%
14.7%
Christian denominations
Denomination
Suburb
State
Catholic
19.6%
15.5%
Anglican
10.1%
7.2%
Eastern Orthodox
6.4%
2.4%
Uniting Church
5.8%
4.8%
Lutheran
2.1%
2.4%
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, Indigenous status, and religious affiliation (usual residence). Religion is optional on the Census form.
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2025–26)
64
Against the person
1
Against property
63
Rate per 1,000 residents
29
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 2,173 residents
State crime-rate percentile
45.1th (higher = more crime)
Family & domestic abuse offences
35
Increase (daily rate)
+18.5%
Recorded road crashes (in suburb)
52
Crash rate per 1,000 residents (state rank)
23.56
Most common offence types
Damage Or Destroy Property19
Motor Vehicle Theft And Related Offences12
Sct - Non Residence3
Sct - Residence6
Theft From A Person17
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)
Crime rate, offences against the person, year-on-year trend and recorded road crash rates
St Thomas' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1116 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 297 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
Goodwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1147 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 408 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
Cabra Dominican CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1065 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 1,165 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
Westbourne Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1126 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 480 students · Top SEA quarter 51% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
Aspect Treetop SchoolSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1080 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 75 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
Black Forest Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1108 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 410 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
Walford Anglican School for GirlsCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1162 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 400 students · Top SEA quarter 65% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Unley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1154 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 470 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Annesley CollegePrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1164 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 292 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Saint Spyridon CollegePrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1081 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 57% · 39 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (14%)
Median school ICSEA first, then school and catchment counts
2 restaurants · 1 bakeries · 1 places of worship · 3 playgrounds · 1 dog parks · 1 sports centres · 1 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
Limited walkable amenities nearby
Great for outdoor family life — 3 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
Reasonable bus and transport access — 8 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
18/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.38
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.38
Food & drink(3)
Sugar & Spice CakesBakery
Crimson and BlueRestaurant
Vietnam GourmetRestaurant
Sport & outdoors(31)
BBQ (5)
Marino Rocks GreenwayCycling route
Mike Turtur BikewayCycling route
Millswood to CityCycling route
Unley Council cycle routeCycling route
Orphanage ParkDog park
Drinking water (9)
Fitness station
Goodwood OvalPark
Millswood ParkPark
Playground (3)
Holy Cross Catholic ChurchPublic toilets
Public toilets
SASMEE Model TrainsPublic toilets
Tennis WorldSports centre
Sports field
Swimming pool
Transport(6)
5 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(30)
Artwork
Blue TreeArtwork
The Beehives of GoodwoodArtwork
SASMEE Model TrainsAttraction
Bench (45)
Bicycle Parking (8)
TaborCollege
Dressing Room
Zappia FlooringFlooring
Small Space GalleryGallery
26 Cromer Parade
Garden (4)
Indigenous Planting SiteInformation
Information (4)
Saving the Orphanage Open Space 1994-2000Information
Welcome to Tennis WorldInformation
Letter Box
Optometrist
Outdoor Seating
Parking (12)
Picnic Table (16)
Holy Cross Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
Australia PostPost Box
Post Box
Public Bookcase
Street LibraryPublic Bookcase
Recycling (4)
Vinnies Charity Donation BankRecycling
Shelter (5)
TelstraTelephone
Waste Basket (21)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually. Campgrounds, beaches, wineries and local trails are included when they sit inside the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport per 1,000 residents (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Named sporting clubs from OpenStreetMap and the SA Sports Vouchers venue list, assigned to this suburb's boundary. Sporting facilities such as ovals, courts and recreation centres are listed under Amenities.
Green cover is the share of this suburb's boundary overlapping OpenStreetMap parks, woodland and forest polygons — not a satellite tree-canopy product. Summer maximum is the WorldClim / Open-Meteo seasonal normal already collected for Weather.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)
Tree canopy first, then green-cover area and parks per 1,000
Data sources & freshness
OpenStreetMap green cover and tree canopy — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated · Park/woodland polygons intersected with suburb boundaries
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
Holy Cross Catholic Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
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.
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° / 16°
Rainfall
49 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
Usual max / min
22° / 13°
Rainfall
94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
Usual max / min
16° / 8°
Rainfall
161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
Usual max / min
21° / 11°
Rainfall
95 mm · ~12 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 25 proposals
September 2026
Demolition of ancillary structures, alterations and additions to the existing dwelling, including partial demolition, construction of an outbuilding, front fence and attached verandah
5 CRANBROOK AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a double storey detached dwelling, verandah and carport
3 FAIRFAX AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
Demolition of existing front fence and construction of a front fence
222 GOODWOOD RD MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
August 2026
Double storey detached dwelling and swimming pool
3 LYNTON AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
Outbuilding (garage)
10 ARUNDEL AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
June 2026
Internal alterations to existing dwelling and upper level dwelling addition
19 CLIFTON ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
Change of use from office to consulting rooms & associated building alterations
169 GOODWOOD RD MILLSWOOD SA 5034;171 GOODWOOD RD MILLSWOOD SA 5034;173 GOODWOOD RD MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
Demolition of shed, and construction of an outbuilding (shed) and inground swimming pool with pool pump enclosure
17 LYNTON AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
Alterations and additions to existing indoor recreation centre (Millswood Bowling Club), demolition of ancillary structures and construction of a building comprising outbuilding and verandah and fencing.
LOT 604 MILLSWOOD CR MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
Construction of a carport, verandah, outbuilding, boundary fencing (exceeding 2.1 metres) and an in-ground swimming pool with associated pool safety features
12 WOOLDRIDGE AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
May 2026
Demolition of existing carport and construction of new carport with roller door
8 MILLSWOOD CR MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
Demolition of a pergola and construction of a carport
15 MALCOLM ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
Demolition of ancillary structures (sheds) and partial demolition of the existing dwelling, and construction of a single storey dwelling addition and building alterations, carport extension, verandah, outbuilding (shed), decks, and in-ground swimming pool and associated safety features.
62 MITCHELL ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
Carport and outbuilding
31 AVENUE ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
April 2026
Alterations to the existing dwelling, including conversion of the garage to a habitable area (bedroom / bathroom)
10 CROMER PDE MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
March 2026
Demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of an outbuilding.
24 CROMER PDE MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
Addition to existing dwelling
1 ARGYLE AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
Demolition of verandah and partial demolition of existing dwelling, and construction of a single storey dwelling addition and verandah.
10 ARUNDEL AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
Construction of ancillary accommodation and a swimming pool with associated safety features
28 FAIRFAX AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
February 2026
Variation of application 25024703 - Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling including a two storey addition and partial demolition, demolition of ancillary structures and construction front and boundary fencing and a swimming pool and associated safety barriers and fencing - Variation to alter the front fence, increased boundary fence height and increase building footprint of gym and terrace resulting in boundary wall
9 LANOR AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
Variation to DA 25036952 - colour selections changes, carport length extended, and inclusion of front fence
29 ORMONDE AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
Construct a front fence to a maximum height of 1.2 metres.
2A ORMONDE AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
January 2026
Outbuilding for the use as a shed
18 ANDREW AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
Variation of Development Application 25005086 - variation to roof form and floor plan
1 HEATHCOTE CR MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
New tennis court fencing and lighting incorporating the expansion of existing tennis courts (southern expansion) and tree damaging activity.
15 CHELMSFORD AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
2025· 19 proposals
December 2025
Ancillary accommodation for the use of studio/office
11 CRANBROOK AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
Partial demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of dwelling additions and alterations (including an alfresco)
69 MITCHELL ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
Verandah, dwelling addition and building alterations
28 FAIRFAX AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
November 2025
Partial demolition of existing dwelling, alterations and single storey dwelling addition, verandah and carport.
7 EAST AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
Partial demolition of existing dwelling, alterations and single storey dwelling addition and a verandah, carport and swimming pool
29 ORMONDE AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and construction of two carports
15 ANDREW AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
October 2025
Installation of State Heritage identifying Blue Plaque on front fence of units
4 -6 MALCOLM ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034;UNIT 1 4 -6 MALCOLM ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
Variation to application 24030819 to alter the front fence
38 MALCOLM ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
September 2025
Installation of roof and screening to existing steel structure (verandah)
14 AVENUE ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
Removal of a Significant Tree
38 MALCOLM ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
August 2025
Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling including a two storey addition and partial demolition, demolition of ancillary structures and construction front and boundary fencing and a swimming pool and associated safety barriers and fencing.
9 LANOR AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
Demolition of ancillary structures, internal alterations and the construction of an outbuilding for the use of a garage, ancillary accommodation, verandah and a masonry front fence.
22 REGENT ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
July 2025
Concrete tiled pool with spa and glass fencing
14 CHELMSFORD AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
Partial demolition of existing dwelling and removal of ancillary structures, single storey dwelling alterations and additions and a masonry fence to 2 metres in height.
2 WOOLDRIDGE AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
Internal alterations to an existing dwelling
38 AVENUE ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
Removal of two (2) regulated trees a Hymenosporum Flavum and Brachychiton Populneus
9 ORMONDE AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
Construction of a freestanding verandah
46 CROMER PDE MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
June 2025
Partial demolition including the removal of rear balcony, alterations to the rear facade and construction of a single storey dwelling addition and verandah
1 WOOD ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
Removal of a significant tree - Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum)
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Flood cover is the share of the suburb boundary overlapping current SA Planning flood overlays (flooding and evidence required). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.9 km away).
Coalition 36.4%Labor 63.6%
5.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
Goodwood ParkLabor 62.9% · Coalition 37.1% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
GoodwoodLabor 78.2% · Coalition 21.8% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
Black Forest (Adelaide)Labor 72.6% · Coalition 27.4% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
UnleyLabor 65.6% · Coalition 34.4% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
Unley ParkLabor 43.7% · Coalition 56.3% TPP (2025)1.6 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.
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 (12%)