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VIC · Ballarat Council

Alfredton, 3350

Est. population · Jun 2025

14,607

Growth (1 yr)

+3.7%

Growth (5 yr)

+34.2%

Median age

35

Median income

$1,883/wk

Employment rate

65%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$650,000

Languages at home

13.1%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Malayalam, Punjabi

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

65.9/100
Good

Top 15% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • National parks
  • Education hub
What Alfredton is known for: Green suburb, High desirability, Excellent transport, National parks, Education hub

Suburb profile

Alfredton sits in Ballarat Council as a regional established suburb that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.

Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb. Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average.

Reported crime has been rising recently. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

The desirability picture is good, powered mainly by community and employment, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities relative to similar regional towns.

At a glance

Alfredton snapshot

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

Median house price

$650k

+10% change

Median rent

$440/wk

Population (ERP)

14,607

+3.7% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

5.1%

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

#2

among Country & regional · Growth area

Safety

51st

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

96th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

7/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

53rd

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
65.9/100 — Good
State standing
Top 15% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
478th in Australia
State rank
182nd in VIC
Peer rank
#2 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#19 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025)
$440
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$650,000
Median price change
+10.2%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

14,607(June 2025)

+3.7% annual · +34.2% over 5 years · 96th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+3.7%
5-year growth
+34.2%
Change in 1 year
+521
Change in 5 years
+3,726
Growth rank in VIC
96th 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 (~20,150), extrapolated at +6.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
11,822
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$1,883
Dwelling vacancy
5.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
221 of 4,344
Median monthly mortgage
$1,608
Employment rate
65%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
3,728 / 162 / 228

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 increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
805
Against the person
143
Against property
483
Rate per 1,000 residents
55.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 83 residents
State safety percentile
51.4th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+20%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage48
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle126
  • B49 Other Theft100
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception54
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order68

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
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,012.5
Median ICSEA percentile
53th
School list
  • Alfredton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1009 · 51th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 527 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 0.1 km awayView on My School →
  • St Thomas More SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1087 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 431 students · Top SEA quarter 32% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Ballarat High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1016 · 54th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 1,461 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Ballarat Specialist SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 950 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 453 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Alfredton Uniting Kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

35 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Arthur St/Learmonth St
  • Learmonth St/Cuthberts Rd
  • MacCallum Community Centre/Leopold St
  • Ranger Barracks/Sturt St
  • The Avenue Motel/Sturt St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

179 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 restaurants · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 16 playgrounds · 2 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 48 parks mapped in suburb, 16 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 35 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 22 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
78/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.34
Parks per 1,000 residents
4.06
Food & drink(4)
  • Emma's BakeryBakery
  • Alfredton Fish ShopFast food

    1773 Sturt Street

  • Lazy Moe'sRestaurant

    1851 Sturt Street, Alfredton

  • The Forge PizzeriaRestaurant
Shopping(4)
  • Meat N More ButcheryButcher
  • Arrandale Corner StoreConvenience store

    1863 Sturt Street, Alfredton

  • AldiSupermarket

    1611 Sturt Street, Alfredton

Community(5)
  • 1st Alfredton Scout HallCommunity centre

    27A Arthur Street, Alfredton

  • Community centre
  • Alfredton Uniting KindergartenKindergarten
  • Alfredton Primary SchoolSchool

    89A Cuthberts Road

  • St Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolSchool

    98-100 Cuthberts Road

Health & services(1)
  • Chemist WarehousePharmacy

    1609 Sturt Street

Sport & outdoors(57)
  • Ballarat Golf CourseGolf course
  • Alfredton Drive ReservePark
  • Alfredton Railway ReservePark
  • Almurta Street ReservePark
  • Argyle Crescent ReservePark
  • Cuthberts Road ReservePark
  • Djila-tjarriu ReservePark
  • Elaine Avenue ReservePark
  • Franklin Court StripPark
  • Horsham Crescent ReservePark
  • Hume Crescent ReservePark
  • Karingaa ParkPark

    40A Vetrano Avenue

  • Lawrie Linear ReservePark
  • Park (17)
  • Robertson Place ReservePark
  • The Chase Central ParkPark
  • Vale Street ReservePark
  • Victory Avenue ReservePark
  • Warrick Park ReservePark
  • Wensleydale Drive ReservePark
  • Almurta Street PlaygroundPlayground
  • Djila-tjarriu Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
  • Horsham Crescent PlaygroundPlayground
  • Playground (11)
  • Robertson Place Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
  • The Chase Central Park PlaygroundPlayground
  • Ballarat Memorial Sports Bowling ClubSports field
  • Golf City Driving RangeSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (2)
Transport(7)

7 bus stops

Other(33)
  • Ballarat Diggiddy Doggy DaycareAnimal Boarding

    117 Learmonth Street, Alfredton

  • Bench (5)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • DazzlersCar wash

    2 Production Drive, Alfredton

  • VinniesCharity
  • Drinking water
  • OritechElectrical

    33 Production Drive, Alfredton

  • Boral ConcreteFlooring

    123 Learmonth Street, Alfredton

  • Garden (16)
  • cutsnowHairdresser
  • Park HotelHotel

    1615 Sturt Street, Alfredton

  • SoapboxLaundry
  • Alfred Motor InnMotel

    1839-1843 Sturt Street, Alfredton

  • Ambassador Motor Inn, BallaratMotel
  • Avenue Motel BallaratMotel

    1813-1815 Sturt Street

  • Bell Tower InnMotel
  • Nursing Home

    126 Cuthberts Road, Alfredton

  • Parking (43)
  • APCOPetrol station
  • Picnic Table (2)
  • Post Box (3)
  • Public toilets
  • WiltronicsRadiotechnics

    5-7 Ring Road, Alfredton

  • Recycling
  • Retirement Home
  • Shelter (5)
  • Telephone
  • Pinocchio Toy LibraryToy Library
  • Track
  • Ballarat PlumbproTrade

    129 Learmonth Street, Alfredton

  • GB FastenersTrade

    1814 Sturt Street, Alfredton

  • Tomra CleanawayVending 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 insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

21 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Alfredton Drive ReservePark
  • Alfredton Railway ReservePark
  • Almurta Street ReservePark
  • Argyle Crescent ReservePark
  • Cuthberts Road ReservePark
  • Djila-tjarriu ReservePark
  • Dyson Drive ReservePark
  • Elaine Avenue ReservePark
  • Franklin Court StripPark
  • Horsham Crescent ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
49
Parks (OSM)
48

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Ballarat Day Procedure Centre (3.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Chemist WarehouseSturt StreetPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
490
Participants per 1,000 residents
33.5

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
26° / 12°
Rainfall
128 mm · ~16 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 10°
Rainfall
124 mm · ~16 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
149 mm · ~19 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 8°
Rainfall
182 mm · ~23 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 PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

42 planning-related records

2021· 14 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    16 CUTHBERTS ROAD ALFREDTON 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single Story residential
    25 WALTERS WAY ALFREDTON 3350Withdrawn

  • July 2021

  • Alterations to the existing building and use of land for a caretakers house
    11 PRODUCTION DRIVE ALFREDTON 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a second dwelling and two lot subdivision
    27 NINGANA STREET ALFREDTON 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Staged Multi-Lot Subdivision and Creation of Access to a Road Zone Category 1
    180 BALLARAT - CARNGHAM ROAD ALFREDTON 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction of two additional dwellings
    2/10A LONGLEY STREET ALFREDTON 3350Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Staged use and development of warehouses, removal of easement (E-4 on Lot 1 PS427304Y), variation of easement (E-5 on Lot 1 PS427304Y) and reduction in car parking requirements
    129-131 Learmonth StreetWithdrawn

  • April 2021

  • Staged Multi Lot Subdivision
    227 DYSON DRIVE ALFREDTON 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Alterations to existing warehouse, use and development of a trade supplies building, development of a commercial display area, reduction in car parking, three lot subdivision and associated works
    120-126 Learmonth StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of covenant
    59 DYSON DRIVE ALFREDTON 3350Lapsed

  • February 2021

  • Development of a second dwelling
    6 CUTHBERTS ROAD ALFREDTON 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Internal alterations and additions
    38 Production DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Development of a double sided, externally illuminated, major promotion sign
    18 Ballarat - Carngham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Waiving of car parking spaces associated with new mezzanine floor area
    8 Endeavour WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 26 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Extension of an existing warehouse
    10 Ballarat - Carngham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of six (6) dwellings and a six (6) lot subdivision
    28 Mia StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of four (4) dwellings
    255 Dyson DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of four (4) dwellings
    255 Dyson DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Use of the land for a Hotel, sale and consumption of liquor (general licence and producer's licence), display of illuminated business identification signage, construction of a deck and associated works and a reduction in car parking requirements
    11A MICHAELS DRIVE ALFREDTON 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of an office, development of warehouses, reduction in car parking requirements and construction of vehicle crossovers
    1834 Sturt StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • USE OF A LAN FOR A DWELLING
    26 Kalamata AvenueWithdrawn
  • USE OF THE LAND FOR A DWELLING
    28 Kalamata AvenueWithdrawn

  • September 2020

  • Development of two additional dwellings and staged three lot subdivision
    46 VICTORY AVENUE ALFREDTON 3350Lapsed

  • August 2020

  • Development of a second dwelling and two lot subdivision
    8 Vale StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct and display internally illuminated business identification signage and promotional signage
    1601 Sturt StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a childcare centre and display business identification signage
    1 Galway DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Multi lot subdivision
    1 Galway DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of street tree
    19 Capital StreetNo permit required
  • Two lot subdivision
    14 Parkview DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged multi-lot subdivision, use and development of service station, car wash and convenience restaurant, creation of access to a Road Zone 1, reduction in car parking requirements and display of internally illuminated business identification signage
    251 Dyson DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision and removal of easement
    37 Victory AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Four lot subdivision
    26-28 Cuthberts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of the Reserve Status from Reserve No 2 on PS824371T, Reserve No 1 on PS816478U, Reserve No 1 on PS 807486W. Creation of Reserves 1, 2 and 3 and vesting of Reserve No 1 in Council for DCP Drainage Works Project and Reserves No 2 and 3 in Powercor
    100A Lugano AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Use and development of a childcare centre
    1 Galway DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged multi lot subdivision
    1 Galway DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged multi lot subdivision and development of six dwellings
    233 Dyson DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Development of a storage silo
    123 Learmonth StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Development of a second dwelling, two lot subdivision and alteration of access to a Road Zone
    61 Gillies Street SouthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Alterations to existing warehouse, use and development of a trade supplies building, development of a new store and commercial display area, reduction in car parking, four lot subdivision and associated works
    120-126 Learmonth StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged multi-lot subdivision and creation of access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1
    180 Ballarat - Carngham RoadWithdrawn

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

8 active roadworks / incidents

  • Council Works activities occurring between 05/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.BALLARAT-CARNGHAM ROAD, DYSON DRIVE04 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Council Works activities occurring between 05/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.CUTHBERTS ROAD, SYDNEY WAY04 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Council Works activities occurring between 05/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.DYSON DRIVE, FITZGERALD AVENUE04 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Council Works activities occurring between 05/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.LEARMONTH STREET, WINTER STREET04 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Council Works activities occurring between 08/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.CUTHBERTS ROAD, SYDNEY WAY07 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Council Works activities occurring between 08/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.LEARMONTH STREET, WINTER STREET07 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Council Works activities occurring between 08/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.BALLARAT-CARNGHAM ROAD, DYSON DRIVE07 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Council Works activities occurring between 08/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.DYSON DRIVE, FITZGERALD AVENUE07 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • BALLARAT AVENUE OF HONOUR & ARCH OF VICTORYNH2089
  • LAUDERDALENH0486

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Ballarat
Member of Parliament
Catherine KING (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
116,238
Turnout (2025)
93.3%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-2.3 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 39.3%Labor 60.7%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.5 km away).

Coalition 37.6%Labor 62.4%

1.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -1.2 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • Alfredton WestLabor 62.4% · Coalition 37.6% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
  • AlfredtonLabor 58.9% · Coalition 41.1% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
  • LucasLabor 62.3% · Coalition 37.7% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
  • NewingtonLabor 66.7% · Coalition 33.3% TPP (2025)2.9 km away
  • WendoureeLabor 60.4% · Coalition 39.6% TPP (2025)3.3 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)
7/10
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

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