Median house price
$785k
+12% change
SA · Onkaparinga Council
Morphett Vale, 5162
Est. population · Jun 2025
25,028
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.9%
Median age
40
Median income
$1,199/wk
Employment rate
52.4%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$785,100
Languages at home
9.4%non-English
Most common: Arabic, Urdu, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Morphett Vale is a practical established suburb in Onkaparinga Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. School and preschool provision is plentiful within the local area.
Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away. Green space punches above what many metro 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. Historic fabric and newer builds sit side by side as the area renews without erasing its past.
Growth momentum push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as community and employment look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Morphett Vale snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$590/wk
Houses $600 · Units $480
Population (ERP)
25,028
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.2%
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
#3
among Metro Adelaide · Established
Safety
71st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
55th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
33rd
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
- 66.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 1% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 422nd in Australia
- State rank
- 7th in SA
- Peer rank
- #3 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #4 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
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)
- $600
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $590
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 190
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $785,100
- Median price change
- +11.6%
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.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
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
25,028(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +3.9% over 5 years · 55th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +3.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +139
- Change in 5 years
- +947
- Growth rank in SA
- 55th 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 (~25,700), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 24,002
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,199
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 542 of 10,450
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 52.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 8,406 / 1,459 / 33
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 (2024–25)
- 1,488
- Against the person
- 408
- Against property
- 1,080
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 59.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 59 residents
- State safety percentile
- 71.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 369
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.5%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental349
- Other Theft184
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury216
- Theft From Motor Vehicle95
- Theft From Shop188
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 8 (8 schools, 6 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (11 schools)
- 969
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 33th
School list
- Morphett Vale East SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 908 · 12th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 153 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Antonio Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1008 · 51th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 277 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Pimpala Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 981 · 38th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 254 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Wirreanda Secondary SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 913 · 14th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 915 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Flaxmill School P-6Primary · Government · ICSEA 950 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 358 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Southern Vales Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1038 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 503 students · Top SEA quarter 18% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Coorara Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 947 · 23th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 233 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Woodcroft CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1071 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 1,534 students · Top SEA quarter 28% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Morphett Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 950 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 182 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Reynella South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 969 · 33th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 150 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Morphett Vale Preschool Kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
Public transport
132 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 57 Flaxmill Rd - North side
- Stop 58 Flaxmill Rd - North side
- Stop 59 Flaxmill Rd - North side
- Stop 60 Flaxmill Rd - North side
- Stop 60A Flaxmill Rd - North side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
319 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
6 restaurants · 2 cafes · 1 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 3 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 67 parks mapped in suburb, 9 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 132 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 52 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 92/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.08
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.46
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.79
Food & drink(11)
- Blossom CakesBakery
- Mortgage Choice in Morphett ValCafe
- Quartz CafeCafe
- Barnacle BillFast food
- Emu HotelPub
- Benny's American Take AwayRestaurant
- Bills BBQ Chickens & TakeawayRestaurant
- Chicken HuttRestaurant
- Oh CalcuttaRestaurant
171 Main South Road
- Pimpala PizzaRestaurant
- Pizza BlueRestaurant
Shopping(5)
- On the RunConvenience store
140 Main South Road, Morphett Vale
- FoodlandSupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(8)
- Morphett Vale Preschool KindergartenKindergarten
- Antonio Catholic SchoolSchool
8 Bains Road
- Flaxmill School P-7School
80 Flaxmill Road, Morphett Vale
- Morphett Vale East Primary SchoolSchool
Monarch Street, Morphett Vale
- Pimpala Primary SchoolSchool
- School
- Southern Vales Christian CollegeSchool
- Wirreanda Secondary SchoolSchool
105 Richards Drive
Health & services(6)
- Benson RadiologyMedical clinic
- Southern Specialist CentreMedical clinic
- SPORTSMED·SA Morphett ValeMedical clinic
- National PharmaciesPharmacy
- TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
- Southern Animal Hospital - Hutt PhilipVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(86)
- Dog park
- C.R. Anderson ReservePark
- City of Onkaparinga Memorial Garden and War MemorialPark
- Dalkieth Local Community PlaygroundPark
- Lynly Court reservePark
- Park (28)
- Public Community PlaygroundPark
- Wilfred Taylor ReservePark
- Horse thingPlayground
- Playground (7)
- Wilfred Taylor Reserve Nature PlayspacePlayground
- BMX TrackSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (40)
Transport(54)
54 bus stops
Other(40)
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
- Battery WorldBattery
- Bench (7)
- Standish CyclesBicycle
170 Main South Road
- Australian Motors MitsubishiCar
- Happy Wash Self Service Car WashCar wash
- VinniesCharity
- Patchwork By SeaCraft
- Alfred James Funeral Homes - Morphett ValeFuneral Directors
- Classic CutsHairdresser
- Suds Express LaundromatLaundry
- Coast PowersportsMotorcycle
222 Main South Road
- EyemedicsOptician
279 Main South Road
- Parking (106)
- Cash ConvertersPawnbroker
- BPPetrol station
Main South Road, Morphett Vale
- OTR Morphett Vale OutboundPetrol station
140 Main South Road
- Wirreanda on Wheatsheaf - Christodoulou LPhysiotherapist
- Harvest Australia ChurchPlace of worship
- Morphett Vale Catholic ParishPlace of worship
- St Hilary’s Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
1 High Street, Morphett Vale
- Post Box
- Public toilets
- Shelter
- Telephone
- Southern Districts Model Car ClubTrack
- Cheap As ChipsVariety Store
- The Reject ShopVariety Store
- Adam DeliYes
- Amanda RishworthYes
- Brooks TrailersYes
- Compute Your WorldYes
- Elders Insurance Adelaide SouthYes
- FirstAidPro Morphett ValeYes
- Gas Appliances PlusYes
- Residential Letting & Management ExpertsYes
- Reynella Subaru Service CentreYes
- Solver Paints Morphett ValeYes
- Trend FitnessYes
- Whitehouse Furniture PTY LtdYes
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 67
- Parks (OSM)
- 67
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
- Harvest Australia Church
- Morphett Vale Catholic Parish
- St Hilary’s Anglican Church
1 High Street, Morphett Vale
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Noarlunga Hospital (3.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 1,286
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 51.4
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° / 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 (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 280 proposals
August 2026
- Advertisement (non-illuminated fascia sign)212 MAIN SOUTH RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Construct three (3) single storey detached dwellings, retaining walls, fencing and undertake tree damaging activity (including removal of regulated street tree)22 LOMAN ST MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division 1 allotment into 2 and a carport2 TANDERRA CT MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Two-storey residential flat building comprising four dwellings, carport and retaining walls/fencing42 KARAWI PDE MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Domestic storage shed)24 BAINS RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Three (3) X single storey dwellings in terrace arrangement, fences and retaining walls1 VINCENT CR MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Attached verandahUNIT 1 18 HILLIER RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Construction of a two-storey residential flat building comprising four (4) dwellings with associated fencing and retaining walls.5 NUNGARA CT MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- New concrete sleeper retaining walls.70 TEUSNER DR MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Replace existing carport with new, removal of existing front carport brick wall and construction of verandah at rear13 SHERFIELD RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Carport14 CATHERINE CR MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- 25A1899 Land Division to create one additional allotment. Building DA 25039383.23 FELIX CR MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Outbuilding - shed138 BRODIE RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Two storey residential flat building comprising of five (5) units, fences and retaining walls45 ALEXANDER AV MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (garage)39 SUZANNE AV MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Decision Made
July 2026
- Conversion of carport to habitable room (dwelling additions and alterations)20 EMERALD RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Installation of Fibreglass Swimming Pool & associated safety barrier11 GLENDA AV MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- construction of three (x3) Single Storey Dwellings in a terrace arrangement and associated retaining walls up to 1m in height25 JUDITH CR MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling addition and building alteration.24 GARDENIA CR MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (garage or Carport)15 CLIVE ST MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling.4 BRADSHAW RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Torrens title Land division- 1 allotment into 211 ATTRIDGE RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division - 1 allotment into 412 RUTH ST MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Single Storey detached dwelling with associated retaining wall and fence of combined maximum height 3m11 ATTRIDGE RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- 1 into 3 Torrens Title Land Division in accordance with 250362769 ACACIA RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Community title land division - 1 allotment into 542 JORDAN DR MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Outbuilding - Garage/Shed79 WHEATSHEAF RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division - 1 allotment into 440 JORDAN DR MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Five (5), two (2) storey row dwellings for affordable housing, retaining walls and fencing, and construct free-standing carport3 JANET CR MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Land Division - 1 into 5 lots13 GILBERTSON AV MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division (one into two)5 APPLECROSS AV MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- VerandahUNIT 5 10 DEBHAM ST MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division - 3 allotments from 1 in association with 260051624 DIANA CR MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division 1 allotment into 3124 ELIZABETH RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- 1 into 4 Community Title Allotments and Common Property54 KENNETH RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Rent to Own Program - Construction of a two storey residential flat building comprising four dwellings, retaining wall/fencing and tree damaging activity28 COLUMBA ST MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Carport28 BRAEMAR AV MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Decision Made
- Torrens title land division 1 allotment into 2 (existing dwelling to remain)5 LEECH AV MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Carport and verandah to replace existing6 MONTEREY AV MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
- Construction of three (3) single-storey row dwellings with associated retaining walls and fencing17 KARAWI PDE MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
19 heritage places
- Former Courthouse and Police Station3 William Street MORPHETT VALELocal heritage
- Dwelling1 Church Street MORPHETT VALEState heritage
- Dwelling193 States Road MORPHETT VALELocal heritage
- Dwelling & Cellar185 States Road MORPHETT VALELocal heritage
- Dwelling ('Mossgiel')40 Flaxmill Road MORPHETT VALEState heritage
- Dwelling, former Manse171 States Road MORPHETT VALELocal heritage
- Dwelling, former Morphett Vale Union Chapel52 Bains Road MORPHETT VALELocal heritage
- Emu Hotel132 Main South Road MORPHETT VALELocal heritage
- Former Easton's BarnWoodcroft Drive MORPHETT VALELocal heritage
- Former Farmhouse10-16 Cypress Drive MORPHETT VALELocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Kingston
- Member of Parliament
- Amanda RISHWORTH (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,919
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 29.3%Labor 70.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.2 km away).
Coalition 25.4%Labor 74.6%
3.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Morphett Vale EastLabor 75.5% · Coalition 24.5% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- PimpalaLabor 71.3% · Coalition 28.7% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Morphett Vale CentralLabor 76.1% · Coalition 23.9% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Morphett Vale NorthLabor 78.6% · Coalition 21.4% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Woodcroft SouthLabor 73.2% · Coalition 26.8% 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.
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
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