SA · Victor Harbor Council

Victor Harbor, 5211

Est. population · Jun 2025

5,010

Growth (1 yr)

+1.8%

Growth (5 yr)

+9.1%

Median age

59

Median income

$882/wk

Employment rate

37.9%

Languages at home

3.6%non-English

Most common: French, Arabic, German

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

53.6/100
Average

Top 19% of South Australia's suburbs

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • Heritage area
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
What Victor Harbor is known for: Coastal, Heritage area, Green suburb, High desirability, Excellent transport

Suburb profile

Life in Victor Harbor revolves around the coast, with the feel of a mid-sized suburb that never strays far from the water. City outings and nearby suburbs add variety without undoing the coastal pace of everyday life. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with schools and childcare nearby.

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 coastal suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses and trains cover longer journeys across the metro area.

Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. Period homes and heritage streetscapes give the area a character that newer suburbs rarely match.

The desirability picture is around average, weighed down by softer community and employment relative to similar coastal suburbs.

At a glance

Victor Harbor snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

No data available

Median rent

$530/wk

Houses $540 · Units $425

Population (ERP)

5,010

+1.8% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

22.3%

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

#15

among Coastal & beach · Mature

Safety

56th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

91st

percentile in SA

Advantage (IRSAD)

2/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

35th

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
53.6/100 — Average
State standing
Top 19% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
1719th in Australia
State rank
134th in SA
Peer rank
#15 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#19 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$425
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$540
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$530
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
50

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 salesGovernment of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only

Population

Estimated resident population

5,010(June 2025)

+1.8% annual · +9.1% over 5 years · 91th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.8%
5-year growth
+9.1%
Change in 1 year
+89
Change in 5 years
+416
Growth rank in SA
91th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~5,450), extrapolated at +1.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
4,520
Median age
59
Median household income / week
$882
Dwelling vacancy
22.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
603 of 2,704
Median monthly mortgage
$1,203
Employment rate
37.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,538 / 408 / 107 (+ 34 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian 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)
200
Against the person
59
Against property
141
Rate per 1,000 residents
39.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 77 residents
State safety percentile
56th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
74
Decrease (daily rate)
-8%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault16
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental38
  • Other Theft31
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent14
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury26

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
4 (4 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
974
Median ICSEA percentile
35th
School list
  • Victor Harbor High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 974 · 35th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 633 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Victor Harbor Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 963 · 30th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 454 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Investigator CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1065 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 668 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Disability Unit Victor Harbor High School3 George Main RoadSpecialist Facilities
  • Disability Unit Victor Harbor PSThe ParkwaySpecialist Facilities
  • Victor Harbor Community Kindergarten1 Oval StreetPreschools

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Victor Harbor ChildcareBay Roadkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

15 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bartel Blvd / Gibson Ave - North East side (Encounter Bay)
  • George Main Rd - North East side (Victor Harbor High School)
  • Investigator College (Victor Harbor)
  • Stop 2 Hindmarsh Rd / Pine Ave - North West side (Victor Harbor)
  • The Parkway - North East side (Victor Harbor R-7 School)

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

234 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 restaurants · 4 cafes · 2 pubs · 1 bars · 3 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 4 fast food · 2 bakeries

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life9 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access15 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation22 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
91/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.88
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
3.1
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.99
Food & drink(14)
  • Harbour BakeryBakery
  • Ocean Street BakeryBakery
  • Grosvenor HotelBar

    40 Ocean Street

  • Flight at WarlandCafe
  • Mums Beard CafeCafe
  • Planted Coffee HouseCafe

    138 Hindmarsh Road

  • Rumbelow's RestaurantCafe

    155 Hindmarsh Road, Victor Harbor

  • KFCFast food
  • McDonald'sFast food
  • SubwayFast food
  • The Original Fish ShopFast food

    20 Ocean Street

  • Crown HotelPub

    2 Ocean Street, Victor Harbor

  • Hotel VictorPub
  • Nino'sRestaurant
Shopping(6)
  • Convenience store
  • Veg OutGreengrocer
  • DrakesSupermarket

    Victor Harbor

  • IGASupermarket
  • WoolworthsSupermarket

    Unit Shop 31 21-37 Torrens Street

Community(5)
  • Community centre

    41 Pine Avenue

  • Victor Harbor Town LibraryLibrary
  • Victor Harbor High SchoolSchool
  • Victor Harbor R-7 SchoolSchool
  • Townhall
Health & services(1)
  • AmcalPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(29)
  • Victor Harbor Golf ClubGolf course

    126 Inman Valley Road, Victor Harbor

  • Anytime FitnessGym
  • Connell ReservePark
  • Grosvenor GardensPark
  • Park (2)
  • Victor Harbor OvalPark
  • Warland ReservePark
  • Young ReservePark
  • Playground (4)
  • City of Victor Harbor Community Rectreation CentreSports centre
  • Encounter Bay OvalSports field
  • Sports field
  • Victor Harbor Croquet ClubSports field
  • Swimming pool (12)
Entertainment(4)
  • National Trust Museum and Gift ShopMuseum
  • Victor Harbor Station Master's ResidenceMuseum

    2 Flinders Parade

  • Viewpoint (2)
Transport(8)

7 bus stops · 1 train stations

Other(71)
  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Thirsty CamelAlcohol
  • Chiropractic Life Victor HarborAlternative
  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • Bbq
  • Bench (8)
  • Victor Harbour Cycle & SkateBicycle
  • Bicycle Parking (2)
  • UnpoweredCamp Site
  • Victor Car WashCar wash
  • Victor Harbor Holiday ParkCaravan Site

    19 Bay Road

  • Victor Harbour Beachfront Holiday ParkCaravan Site
  • Makani ApparelClothes

    Unit 11 17-21 Ocean Street

  • Mr MenswearClothes

    23 Ocean Street

  • RiversClothes

    56 Ocean Street, Victor Harbor

  • Qahwa Coffee Roasters and Espresso BarCoffee

    93 Bridge Terrace

  • Victor Harbor CourthouseCourthouse
  • Big WDepartment Store

    Unit Shop 47 21-37 Torrens Street

  • Drinking water
  • The White RabbitErotic
  • EV charging
  • Bag BoutiqueFashion Accessories
  • Victor Harbor Metropolitan Fire ServiceFire station

    128 Crozier Road, Victor Harbor

  • Fountain
  • Simplicity FuneralsFuneral Directors
  • Victor Harbor Tourist OfficeGift
  • Fellas Hair DresserHairdresser
  • Harbor BarberHairdresser
  • Mega Health Victor HarborHealth Food

    Unit Shop 9A 21-37 Torrens Street, Victor Harbor

  • Anchorage SeafrontHotel
  • Grosvenor HotelHotel

    40 Ocean Street, Victor Harbor

  • Tudor Homewares and The Coffee PalaceHouseware
  • Everest Ice CreamIce Cream
  • Information
  • The CentreMall
  • Victor Central Shopping CentreMall

    21-37 Torrens Street

  • TelstraMobile Phone
  • Motel
  • Pan Co. Victor HarborMotel

    2 Victoria Street, Victor Harbor

  • Victor Harbor City InnMotel
  • OPSMOptician
  • See OptometryOptician

    157 Hindmarsh Road, Victor Harbor

  • McKinlay Street CarparkParking
  • McKinlay Street Carpark 2Parking
  • Parking (85)
  • CaltexPetrol station
  • Coles ExpressPetrol station
  • Liberty Victor HarborPetrol station

    10 Victoria Street

  • Picnic Table (4)
  • Christian Gospel CentrePlace of worship
  • Newland Memorial Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
  • Victor Harbor Church of ChristPlace of worship
  • Victor Harbor Police StationPolice
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Victor Harbor Post OfficePost office
  • councilPublic toilets
  • National TrustPublic toilets

    0 Flinders Parade

  • Public toilets
  • Shelter
  • Distinctive LifestyleSocial Facility

    60-72 Renown Avenue

  • ECH Hill CourtSocial Facility

    42 Hill Street

  • ECH Mervyn Graham LodgeSocial Facility

    7 Acraman Street

  • ECH Wilkinson CourtSocial Facility

    22 William Street

  • Taxi
  • Telephone
  • Easy StoreTobacco
  • ToyworldToys
  • Track (2)
  • Vacant
  • Vending machine
  • Waste Basket (2)

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 insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
15
Parks (OSM)
9

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

Places of worship

3 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Christian Gospel Centre
  • Newland Memorial Uniting Church
  • Victor Harbor Church of Christ

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
South Coast District Hospital (1.5 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • South Coast District HospitalBay 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)
179
Participants per 1,000 residents
35.7

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

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
25° / 15°
Rainfall
53 mm · ~7 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 12°
Rainfall
103 mm · ~13 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
15° / 8°
Rainfall
183 mm · ~23 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
20° / 10°
Rainfall
104 mm · ~13 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.

2026· 94 proposals
  • August 2026

  • Extension to Existing Place of Worship and Verandah
    9 -11 SEAVIEW RD VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Verandah - Unit 227
    97 -107 CANTERBURY RD VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Spa Pool and Associated Safety Fence
    2 BASHAM RD VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling, Garage, and 196,700L Rainwater Tank
    35 WATTLEBURY RD VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Boundary realignment
    19 FIELD AV VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211;21 FIELD AV VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Verandah and Elevated Deck
    115 CROZIER RD VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Two Storey Detached Dwelling
    10 THE PARKWAY VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Carport
    20 FIELD AV VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Community Title Land Division (1 into 4) to reflect existing Dwellings
    UNIT 1-4 21 PEACE AV VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Variation to Development Application ID 26003466 to amend the front setback
    2E JASMIN DR VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Decision Made
  • Re-painting of external facade of Local Heritage Place (Retrospective)
    UNIT 1-2 8 -16 OCEAN ST VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • July 2026

  • Carport
    11 THE PARKWAY VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Verandah - Unit 306
    97 -107 CANTERBURY RD VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Land division 1 into 4 (keeping the front residence as torrens title and creating 3 New dwellings in community title ) Two-storey residential flat building comprising three dwellings
    19 PEACE AV VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Change of use to Consulting Rooms and Associated Internal Alterations/Fit-Out, Alteration to Car Park (disabled park), Masonry Front Fence and Front Pergola (arbour)
    56 VICTORIA ST VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Garage
    12 SEAVIEW RD VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Verandah - Unit 282
    97 -107 CANTERBURY RD VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Decision Made
  • Change of Use to Music Recording Studio and associated Internal Fit-out and Advertising Signage
    UNIT 1-3 14 -16 CORAL ST VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Shed
    29 GEORGE MAIN RD VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Partial change of use Shop (Grocery Store) to include a Cafe, Internal fit-out, External Alterations and Associated Signage
    31 -35 OCEAN ST VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • June 2026

  • Verandah
    21 SOMERS RD VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Decision Made
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    4A JACKSON RD VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Alterations to existing shop tenancy involving the replacement of ATMs
    15 OCEAN ST VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Decision Made
  • Deck extension and screen
    20 RENOWN AV VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Elevated Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    13 WHALEBOAT CT VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Demolition of existing Carport, and Construction of new Carport/Verandah, Ancillary Accommodation and Freestanding Rumpus (games) Room
    24 BAUDIN RD VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Retaining Walls (up to 2.4m high) and Fence
    7 WHALEBOAT CT VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Two Storey Detached Dwelling
    2B JACKSON RD VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Verandah - Unit 101
    97 -107 CANTERBURY RD VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Decision Made
  • Verandah - Unit 264
    97 -107 CANTERBURY RD VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Decision Made
  • Verandah - Unit 290
    97 -107 CANTERBURY RD VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Decision Made
  • Verandah - Unit 305
    97 -107 CANTERBURY RD VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Decision Made
  • Domestic storage shed
    30 IMPERIAL CCT VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (Changerooms & DDA Toilet)
    53 BRIDGE TCE VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    176 CANTERBURY RD VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Decision Made
  • Community Arts and Culture Centre including partial demolition, building alterations (internal and external) and additions to existing State Heritage buildings
    10 -12 CORAL ST VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211;8 CORAL ST VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211;UNIT 1-4 37 -41 OCEAN ST VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • May 2026

  • Dwelling alteration and addition, conversion of existing building to ancillary accommodation
    16 FERNBANK RD VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    49 GUM AV VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Decision Made
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    2F JASMIN DR VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Removal of 2 load bearing walls to open up kitchen and dining area to make more space and the home to be more liveable with 2 kids
    40 NORFOLK AV VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

58 heritage places

  • Bells Store43 Ocean Street /Corner Coral Street VICTOR HARBORLocal heritage
  • Dwelling (former refreshment rooms)22 Ocean Street (rear of). Likely future address - 6 Railway Terrace VICTOR HARBORLocal heritage
  • Dwelling and attached shop155 Hindmarsh Road VICTOR HARBORLocal heritage
  • Dwelling/shop1-2/ 5 Railway Terrace VICTOR HARBORLocal heritage
  • Former Commercial Bank26 Ocean Street VICTOR HARBORLocal heritage
  • Former ES & A Bank57 Ocean Street VICTOR HARBORLocal heritage
  • Former Guesthouse16 Crozier Road VICTOR HARBORLocal heritage
  • Former Railway Cottage and Palm Trees (2)Lot 21 Eyre Terrace VICTOR HARBORLocal heritage
  • Former railway yard, Turntable and Palm Trees (3)Lot 21 Eyre Terrace VICTOR HARBORLocal heritage
  • Masonic Lodge (Lodge of Peace No. 99)158 Hindmarsh Road VICTOR HARBORLocal heritage

Data sources & freshness

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

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 17.5 km away).

Coalition 45.3%Labor 54.7%

0.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +5.5 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Victor Harbor SouthLabor 57.2% · Coalition 42.8% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
  • Victor HarborLabor 51.2% · Coalition 48.8% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
  • Victor Harbor EastLabor 55.4% · Coalition 44.6% TPP (2025)3.2 km away
  • Port ElliotLabor 57.9% · Coalition 42.1% TPP (2025)6.5 km away
  • MiddletonLabor 56.1% · Coalition 43.9% TPP (2025)9.6 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

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

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