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VIC · Greater Geelong Council

Armstrong Creek, 3217

Est. population · Jun 2025

14,801

Growth (1 yr)

+9.1%

Growth (5 yr)

+54.4%

Median age

30

Median income

$2,200/wk

Employment rate

76.4%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$680,000

Languages at home

14%non-English

Most common: Punjabi, Malayalam, Hindi

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

65.3/100
Good

Top 16% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

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

Suburb profile

Armstrong Creek is a practical established suburb in Greater Geelong Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. A younger crowd gives the area energy, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach. Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here.

Reported crime has been rising recently. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

Against similar metro suburbs, housing affordability, plus community and employment stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with schools and education, plus growth momentum less decisive.

At a glance

Armstrong Creek snapshot

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

Median house price

$680k

+4.6% change

Median rent

$490/wk

Population (ERP)

14,801

+9.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.3%

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

#59

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Safety

55th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

99th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

8/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

57th

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
65.3/100 — Good
State standing
Top 16% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
534th in Australia
State rank
198th in VIC
Peer rank
#59 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#146 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$490
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$680,000
Median price change
+4.6%

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

14,801(June 2025)

+9.1% annual · +54.4% over 5 years · 99th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+9.1%
5-year growth
+54.4%
Change in 1 year
+1,230
Change in 5 years
+5,216
Growth rank in VIC
99th 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 (~25,050), extrapolated at +11.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
11,247
Median age
30
Median household income / week
$2,200
Dwelling vacancy
4.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
169 of 3,890
Median monthly mortgage
$1,800
Employment rate
76.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
3,537 / 187 / 0

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)
875
Against the person
168
Against property
490
Rate per 1,000 residents
59.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 67 residents
State safety percentile
55.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+19%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage77
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle117
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store75
  • B49 Other Theft78
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order117

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,023
Median ICSEA percentile
57th
School list
  • Armstrong Creek SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 1023 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 905 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Oberon High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1023 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 1,074 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1070 · 75th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 504 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 0.8 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

  • Armstrong Creek Early Learning CentreCentral Boulevardkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

49 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Silky Oak Lane/Warralily Bvd
  • Silky Oak Lane/Warralily Bvd
  • The Village Warralily Shopping Centre/Central Bvd
  • The Village Warralily Shopping Centre/Central Bvd
  • Whalley Rd/Warralily Bvd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

99 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 restaurants · 1 cafes · 2 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 2 playgrounds · 2 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 34 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 49 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
76/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.09
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.27
Parks per 1,000 residents
3.02
Food & drink(3)
  • Bean SqueezeCafe
  • McDonald'sFast food
  • Town and Country PizzaRestaurant
Shopping(5)
  • 7-ElevenConvenience store
  • FoodaryConvenience store
  • AldiSupermarket

    35-43 Central Boulevard

  • WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(6)
  • Armstrong Creek East Community HubCommunity centre
  • Community centre
  • Armstrong Creek Early Learning CentreKindergarten

    69-71 Central Boulevard

  • Armstrong Creek SchoolSchool

    100 Central Boulevard

  • Oberon High SchoolSchool

    163 Batten Road

  • St Catherine of Siena Primary SchoolSchool

    125 Warralily Boulevard

Health & services(1)
  • Direct Chemist OutetPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(25)
  • Park (20)
  • Warralily ReservePark
  • Playground
  • Warralily Boulevard ReservePlayground
  • Cricket netsSports field
  • Sports field
Entertainment(1)
  • Viewpoint
Transport(11)

11 bus stops

Other(18)
  • BottlemartAlcohol
  • BWSAlcohol
  • Premix KingAlcohol
  • Bbq
  • Car wash
  • Drinking water
  • Fitness Station
  • Garden (2)
  • Mall
  • The Village WarralilyMall
  • Nature Reserve
  • Parking (20)
  • 7-ElevenPetrol station
  • AmpolPetrol station
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (11)
  • Armstrong Green VillageSocial Facility
  • CDS The Village Warralily Shopping CentreVending machine

    Unit 3 33 Central Boulevard

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

5 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Anderson Memorial ParkPark
  • Armstrong Creek Public Purposes ReserveNature reserve
  • Dooliebeal ReservePark
  • Park or reserveNature reserve
  • Warralily ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
34
Parks (OSM)
34

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
5
Nearest hospital
Hospital (3.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Armstrong Creek DoctorsSurf Coast HighwayClinic
  • Australian Clinical LabsSurf Coast HighwaySample_Collection
  • Direct Chemist OutetPharmacy
  • Spectacle Hub OptometristsMain StreetOptometrist
  • TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
475
Participants per 1,000 residents
32.1

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).

71 planning-related records

2021· 31 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Multi Lot Subdivision Adjacent to the Transport Zone Schedule 2, Creation of Reserve and Removal of Easement E2 from LP52874
    721-729 BARWON HEADS ROAD ARMSTRONG CREEK 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Single Dwelling Per Lot (Including associated Outbuildings and Fences) within a Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    PARENT - 960-990 BARWON HEADS ROAD ARMSTRONG CREEK 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling on a Lot Less than 300sqm
    5 FLEURIEU CIRCUIT ARMSTRONG CREEK 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged Multi Lot Subdivision
    382-420 BOUNDARY ROAD ARMSTRONG CREEK 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the Land for an Indoor Recreation Facility (Swim School)
    1/3-33 CENTRAL BOULEVARD ARMSTRONG CREEK 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct and Display Business Identification (including Internally Illuminated) Signage
    PARENT - 500-540 TORQUAY ROAD ARMSTRONG CREEK 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Staged Multi Lot Subdivision and Removal of Native Vegetation
    381-431 HORSESHOE BEND ROAD ARMSTRONG CREEK 3217In progress

  • July 2021

  • Use of land for the Sale and Consumption of Liquor Associated with a Restaurant & Cafe Liquor Licence
    PARENT - 500-540 TORQUAY ROAD ARMSTRONG CREEK 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Removal of Native Vegetation
    PARENT - 568-580 TORQUAY ROAD ARMSTRONG CREEK 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Native Vegetation
    PARENT - 45 Eagle RoadWithdrawn
  • Installation of Business Identification Signage
    PARENT - 500-540 Torquay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Lot Subdivision
    470 HORSESHOE BEND ROAD ARMSTRONG CREEK 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Staged Multi Lot Subdivision, Removal of Native Vegetation and Creation of a Restriction
    PARENT - 282-400 HORSESHOE BEND ROAD ARMSTRONG CREEK 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi-Lot Staged Subdivision, Removal of Native Vegetation, Demolition of a Building in the Heritage Overlay, Removal of Easement E-1 TP943572, and Alteration of Access and Subdivision Adjacent a Road Zone Category 1
    PARENT - 4-100 HARRIOTT ROAD ARMSTRONG CREEK 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Construction of a Dwelling
    33 Fawkner CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the Land to Sell and Consume Liquor in Association with a Restaurant.
    PARENT - 458-498 Torquay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling
    40 Atherton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    2 Spoonbill DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Construction of a Dwelling - Variation to Small Lot Housing Code
    26 Avonbury DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling - Variation to Small Lot Housing Code
    22 Avonbury DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling - Variation to Small Lot Housing Code
    28 Avonbury DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling - Variation to Small Lot Housing Code
    24 Avonbury DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling - Variation to Small Lot Housing Code
    20 Avonbury DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with a Supermarket, Offices and Food and Drink Premises, Use and Development of the Land for a Restricted Recreation Facility (Gymnasium), Use of the Land for the Sale of Liquor (Packaged Liquor Licence), Create Access to Road in Road Zone Category 1, Display of Signage and Reduction of Car Parking
    PARENT - 722-770 Barwon Heads RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Staged Development of the Land for a Service Station, Car Wash, Retail Premises, Restricted Recreation Facility, Warehouses, Medical Centre, Food and Drink Premises, Convenience Shop, Display of Business Identification Signage and Electronic Signage, Creation of an Easement and Creation of Access to a Road Zone Category 1
    771-789 BARWON HEADS ROAD ARMSTRONG CREEK 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of Land for Sale & Consumption of Liquor in association with a Food and Drink Premises
    PARENT - 500-540 Torquay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Change of Use for a Liquor License
    35-43 Central BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction and Display of Business Identification Signage
    PARENT - 458-498 Torquay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Restriction D from Plan of Subdivision - PS822939Y
    48 Naturaliste WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Retirement Village and Access to Road Zone Category 1
    722-736 Barwon Heads RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor
    18/3-33 Central BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 9 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and Works Associated with a Convenience Restaurant, Signage, a Waiver of Statutory End Trip Facilities and Access to a Road Zone Category 1
    PARENT - 500-540 TORQUAY ROAD ARMSTRONG CREEK 3217In progress
  • Use and Development of a Child Care Centre, Six (6) Take away Food Premises, Construction of Thirty-One (31) Dwellings and Creation of Access to a Road in a Transport Zone 2 and Public Acquisition Overlay
    690-716 BARWON HEADS ROAD ARMSTRONG CREEK 3217In progress
  • Multi-Lot Staged Subdivision, Removal of Native Vegetation, Demolition of a Building in the Heritage Overlay, Removal of Easement E-1 TP943572, Acquisition of Easements Over Adjoining Lands and Alteration of Access and Subdivision Adjacent a Road Zone Category 1
    PARENT - 4-100 HARRIOTT ROAD ARMSTRONG CREEK 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Double Storey Dwelling on lot less than 300sqm with no compliance of Standard 8 of small lot housing code
    54 Naturaliste WayWithdrawn
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    25 Shearwater DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Service Station and Convenience Restaurants, Creation of Access to a Road in a Road Zone Category 1 and Public Acquisition Overlay and Construct and Display Business Identification & Promotion Signage
    690-716 BARWON HEADS ROAD ARMSTRONG CREEK 3217In progress
  • Construction of an Outbuilding in an Environmental Significance Overlay
    18-20 Warralily BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Five (5) Lot Subdivision Adjacent to a Road Zone and Creation of an Easement
    PARENT - 458-498 Torquay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use land to sell or consume liquor in association with a food and drink premises
    PARENT - 500-540 Torquay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

25 active roadworks / incidents

  • Barwon Heads Road Upgrade - Armstrong Creek - Barwon Heads Road RoadworksBarwon Heads Road - Armstrong Creek16 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec 2027
  • Barwon Heads Road Upgrade - Armstrong Creek - Harkness Boulevard RoadworksHarkness Boulevard - Armstrong Creek14 Jul 2026 – 30 Nov 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 12/08/2026 and 22/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CENTRAL BOULEVARD, EAGLEBAY ROAD11 Aug 2026 – 21 Dec 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 12/08/2026 and 22/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HARKNESS BOULEVARD, HARRIOTT ROAD11 Aug 2026 – 21 Dec 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 12/08/2026 and 22/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HARRIOTT ROAD, PURITY WAY11 Aug 2026 – 21 Dec 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 12/08/2026 and 22/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HARKNESS BOULEVARD, LIBERATION DRIVE11 Aug 2026 – 21 Dec 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 12/08/2026 and 22/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BARWON HEADS ROAD, WARRALILY BOULEVARD11 Aug 2026 – 21 Dec 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 13/07/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CENTRAL BOULEVARD, CARTER ROAD12 Jul 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 13/07/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BARWON HEADS ROAD, SONORA CIRCUIT12 Jul 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 13/07/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HARRIOTT ROAD, HARKNESS BOULEVARD12 Jul 2026 – 30 Dec 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · 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
Corangamite
Member of Parliament
Libby COKER (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
114,123
Turnout (2025)
94.7%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.2 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 42.0%Labor 58.0%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.5 km away).

Coalition 33.8%Labor 66.2%

8.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -2.5 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • Armstrong Creek EastLabor 66.3% · Coalition 33.7% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
  • CharlemontLabor 71.1% · Coalition 28.9% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
  • Mount Duneed UpperLabor 66.5% · Coalition 33.5% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
  • Mount DuneedLabor 61.5% · Coalition 38.5% TPP (2025)3.8 km away
  • Grovedale EastLabor 60.7% · Coalition 39.3% TPP (2025)3.9 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)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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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