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SA · Mount Barker Council
Mount Barker, 5251
Est. population · Jun 2025
22,423
Growth (1 yr)
+4.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+26.3%
Median age
36
Median income
$1,624/wk
Employment rate
63%
Languages at home
7.4%non-English
Most common: Afrikaans, Punjabi, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Mount Barker is a hillside established suburb in Mount Barker Council, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby.
Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. The built character feels historic and distinctive, with heritage detail visible throughout.
Desirability rates good overall, led by community and employment, while safety land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Mount Barker snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$600/wk
Houses $600 · Units $480
Population (ERP)
22,423
+4.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.4%
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
#10
among Metro Adelaide · Growth area
Safety
45th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
98th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
62nd
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
- 60.9/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 6% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 929th in Australia
- State rank
- 37th in SA
- Peer rank
- #10 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #27 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
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)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 205
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 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
22,423(June 2025)
+4.6% annual · +26.3% over 5 years · 98th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +4.6%
- 5-year growth
- +26.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +992
- Change in 5 years
- +4,664
- Growth rank in SA
- 98th 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 (~27,450), extrapolated at +4.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 18,330
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,624
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 481 of 7,514
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,603
- Employment rate
- 63%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 6,412 / 546 / 35 (+ 28 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 (2024–25)
- 659
- Against the person
- 157
- Against property
- 502
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 29.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 117 residents
- State safety percentile
- 44.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 115
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.2%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception34
- Other Property Damage And Environmental109
- Other Theft131
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury83
- Theft From Shop106
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
- 7 (7 schools, 2 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 1,033.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 62th
School list
- Mount Barker South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1011 · 52th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 399 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Mount Barker High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1010 · 52th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 1,061 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- St Mark's Lutheran SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1071 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 351 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Mount Barker Waldorf SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1087 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 321 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- St Francis de Sales CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1051 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 1,047 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Mount Barker Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1016 · 54th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 326 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Disability Unit Mount Barker High School2 Wellington RoadSpecialist Facilities
- Disability Unit Mount Barker Primary School2A Dumas StreetSpecialist Facilities
- Mount Barker 1 Education Director Office6 Dutton RoadSupport Services
- Mount Barker 2 Education Director Office6 Dutton RoadSupport Services
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
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Mt Barker Community Childcare CentreBartram Streetchildcare
- Welly Road Early Learning CentreWellington Roadchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
Public transport
64 public transport stops in this suburb
- Alexandrina Rd - Temp
- Stop 62 Adelaide Rd - East side
- Stop 78 Wellington Rd - North side
- Zone A Dumas St Park 'n' Ride
- Zone B Cornerstone College
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
250 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 2 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 3 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 places of worship · 3 playgrounds · 1 dog parks
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 49 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 64 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 80/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.05
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.27
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.67
Food & drink(5)
- Bakery
- Quarter MileCafe
- Hillbilly ChickensFast food
- Montabello PizzaFast food
- Mount Barker Corner TakeawayFast food
Shopping(4)
- OTRConvenience store
18 Knott Street
- DrakesSupermarket
50 Wellington Road, Mount Barker
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(8)
- Mt Barker Community Childcare CentreChildcare
Bartram Street, Mount Barker
- Welly Road Early Learning CentreChildcare
46 Wellington Road, Mount Barker
- St Francis de Sales Community Sports CentreCommunity centre
- Mount Barker High SchoolSchool
- Mount Barker Waldorf SchoolSchool
- School
- Willow Close Pre SchoolSchool
- Mount Barker District CouncilTownhall
Unit 3 6 Dutton Road, Mount Barker
Health & services(7)
- Better Medical Mt Barker South ClinicClinic
- Mt Barker & Balhannah Medical CentresClinic
59 Wellington Road, Mount Barker
- Summit Health CentreClinic
85 Wellington Road
- Mount Barker District Soldiers' Memorial HospitalHospital
- Mount Barker District Soldiers’ Memorial HospitalHospital
87 Wellington Road, Mount Barker
- Pharmacy
- Veterinary
Sport & outdoors(26)
- Barka ParkDog park
- ToaGym
- Bluestone ParkPark
- Keith Stephenson ParkPark
- Mt Barker CouncilPark
- Park (15)
- Weld ParkPark
- Playground (3)
- Mt Barker OvalSports field
- Sports field
Transport(29)
29 bus stops
Other(34)
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
- Bbq (3)
- Bench (9)
- Happy WashCar wash
- Harvey NormanDepartment Store
6 Dutton Road
- Mitre 10Doityourself
- Drinking water
- SpotlightFabric
6 Dutton Road
- Mount Barker Country Fire ServiceFire station
24 Hack Street, Mount Barker
- SwishHairHairdresser
30 Fletcher Road, Mount Barker
- StratcoHardware
- Mount Barker Community Built BMX TrackInformation
- Nature Reserve
- Paterson ReserveNature Reserve
- Keith Stevenson ParkParking
- Mount Barker District CouncilParking
- OTRParking
- Parking (124)
- WoolworthsParking
- Mt Barker FodderPet
- Pets DomainPet
- BP X Convenience NewenhamPetrol station
164 Flaxley Road, Mount Barker
- CaltexPetrol station
- OTRPetrol station
- Picnic Table (3)
- Mt Barker Church of ChristPlace of worship
- Post Box
- Kernutt CartPublic Bookcase
- Public toilets
- Shelter (2)
- Social Facility
- Telephone (2)
- Track (2)
- Adbri MasonryYes
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)
- 52
- Parks (OSM)
- 49
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
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Mt Barker Church of Christ
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
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Mount Barker District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (0.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Mount Barker District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital87 Wellington RoadPublic Hospital
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)
- 957
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 42.7
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
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 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· 449 proposals
August 2026
- Detached dwelling (single storey)LOT 8000 MONTGOMERY DR MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling (single storey); Fence and retaining wall structure6 HERTFORD CT MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Verandah and carport22 MELVILLE ST MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (pool shelter)61 BOLLEN RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling with associated relocation of the verandah15 WILKINSON CT MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to dwelling, verandah and deck10 WHITTAKER TCE MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Fitout works of the new Sportsmed precinct within the Mount Barker Health Hub (MBHH).LOT 100 ADELAIDE RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Decision Made
- Internal fit out and installation of external door (Drakes Supermarket and Cellars)50 -52 WELLINGTON RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Verandah20 ALBION CT MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (domestic storage)26 VICTORIA RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Verandah54 WELLINGTON RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Outbuilding17 CLIFTON ST MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Advertisements (temporary banner signage and billboard) in association with residential land sales (Woodcrest)52 MARTIN RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to detached dwelling and associated deck, retaining wall and verandah6 JACOBS CR MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling (display home - single storey), two (2) advertisements in the form of a pillar sign and pole-fixed banner sign, and associated masonry fence and two (2) decksLOT 3090 NEWENHAM PDE MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling (two storey); Ancillary Accommodation; Fence and Retaining Wall Structure31 SPRINGTON PDE MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling.86 ASTON PDE MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling (single storey) and masonry fence15 LUSITANO CT MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (domestic storage) and verandah17 CRAWFORD WALK MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Swimming pool (inground) and associated swimming pool safety features14 FAIRFIELD RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Decision Made
- Outbuilding (domestic garage/storage)7 MALDON ST MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
July 2026
- Alterations and additions to dwelling, with associated verandah and Garage5 RAMSAY ST MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Change of use of warehouse to an indoor recreation facility (gym) and associated signage29 LIGHT CR MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Land division (1 into 7, for the creation of 7 residential allotments (Community Title))59 VICTORIA RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Verandah19 HAWTHORN RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Decision Made
- Verandah48 LILAC PDE MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Decision Made
- Tree damaging activity (removal of three (3) regulated and three (3) significant trees) in association with development authorisation 580/511/20 (transitioned to 22030852) for aged care facility13 -17 VICTORIA RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Verandah4 HALLMARK CT MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Verandah6 RED CEDAR PDE MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling (display home - single storey), Advertisements and associated retaining walls and fence structuresLOT 20 HARTMANN RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Alterations to existing CBA tenancy involving the replacement of ATMs4 -8 GAWLER ST MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Single Storey Dwelling20 HIRONO CL MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Verandah19 HAWTHORN RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Attached Verandah12 ARLINGTON ST MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Decision Made
- Detached dwelling (display home - single storey), Advertisements and associated retaining walls and fence structureLOT 18 HARTMANN RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling (display home - single storey), Advertisements and associated retaining walls and fence structuresLOT 19 HARTMANN RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Group dwelling16 SIMS RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (domestic storage)8 ANGAS PWY MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Replace existing verandah8 RAY ORR DR MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Decision Made
- Verandah19 HAWTHORN RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Decision Made
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
Roadworks & transport
44 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionFlaxley Road, Stephenson St25 Jun 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- ConstructionWellington Road, Maldon St25 Jun 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- ConstructionWellington Road, Netley Rd05 Jun 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- ConstructionWellington Road, Pope St30 Mar 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- ConstructionAdelaide Road, Mann St15 Jan 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- ConstructionAdelaide Road, Mill St15 Jan 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- ConstructionFlaxley Road, Coral St15 Jan 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- ConstructionFlaxley Road, May Rd15 Jan 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- ConstructionFlaxley Road, Paltridge St15 Jan 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- ConstructionFlaxley Road, Wellington Rd15 Jan 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
224 heritage places
- An avenue of street treesExhibition Road MOUNT BARKERLocal heritage
- Anglican Rectory46 Mann Street MOUNT BARKERLocal heritage
- Attached Cottages11-13 Morphett Street MOUNT BARKERLocal heritage
- Avenue of Indigenous TreesFidler Lane MOUNT BARKERLocal heritage
- Avenue of elmsMann Street MOUNT BARKERLocal heritage
- Barker Memorial1 Maldon Street MOUNT BARKERLocal heritage
- Barn (stone ruin)Daddow Road MOUNT BARKERContributory item
- Catholic CemeteryDaddow Road MOUNT BARKERLocal heritage
- Clover Memorial Gates2 Alexandrina Road MOUNT BARKERContributory item
- Cottage11 Cameron Road MOUNT BARKERContributory item
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- 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
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 7.1 km away).
Coalition 36.6%Labor 63.4%
8.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +8.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Mount Barker SouthLabor 66.8% · Coalition 33.2% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Mount Barker EastLabor 55.2% · Coalition 44.8% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Mount BarkerLabor 60.5% · Coalition 39.5% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Mount Barker CentralLabor 58.3% · Coalition 41.7% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- LittlehamptonLabor 57.1% · Coalition 42.9% 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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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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