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VIC · Whitehorse Council

Box Hill South, 3128

Est. population · Jun 2025

10,054

Growth (1 yr)

+2.4%

Growth (5 yr)

+12.8%

Median age

39

Median income

$1,928/wk

Employment rate

61.4%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,588,000

Languages at home

39.6%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

60.8/100
Good

Top 22% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
  • Education hub
  • Café precinct
What Box Hill South is known for: Excellent transport, High desirability, Education hub, Café precinct

Suburb profile

Box Hill South is a well-connected established suburb in Whitehorse Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. This is a strongly multicultural suburb: overseas-born and multilingual households make up much of the community.

Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.

Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Crime reports are up on the previous period.

Desirability rates good overall, led by stronger community and employment, plus growth momentum compared with similar metro suburbs.

At a glance

Box Hill South snapshot

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

Median house price

$1.59M

+2.5% change

Median rent

$650/wk

Population (ERP)

10,054

+2.4% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

9.3%

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

#98

among Metro Melbourne · Established

Safety

57th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

91st

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

96th

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
60.8/100 — Good
State standing
Top 22% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
933rd in Australia
State rank
274th in VIC
Peer rank
#98 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#199 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))
$650
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,588,000
Median price change
+2.5%

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

10,054(June 2025)

+2.4% annual · +12.8% over 5 years · 91th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+2.4%
5-year growth
+12.8%
Change in 1 year
+232
Change in 5 years
+1,139
Growth rank in VIC
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 (~11,600), extrapolated at +2.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
8,491
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$1,928
Dwelling vacancy
9.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
321 of 3,452
Median monthly mortgage
$2,400
Employment rate
61.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
2,069 / 707 / 349 (+ 8 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 increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
620
Against the person
63
Against property
438
Rate per 1,000 residents
61.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 135 residents
State safety percentile
56.9th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+15.9%

Most common offence types

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft46
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle137
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store63
  • B49 Other Theft41
  • C32 Drug Possession35

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
7
Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
1,159
Median ICSEA percentile
96th
School list
  • Roberts McCubbin Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1120 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 303 students · Top SEA quarter 50% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Kingswood CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1162 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 575 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Mount Scopus Memorial CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1159 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 1,170 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Succour SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1142 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 145 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Laburnum Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1159 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 74% · 619 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • St Scholastica's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1067 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 53% · 108 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Presbyterian Ladies' CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1207 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 72% · 1,530 students · Top SEA quarter 80% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Goodstart Early Learning Centre Box Hillchildcare
  • St James Early Learning Centrekindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

52 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Devon St/Haig St
  • Foch St/Haig St
  • Prince St/Haig St
  • Station St/Foch St
  • Sycamore St/Foch St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

162 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 restaurants · 4 cafes · 2 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 3 places of worship · 8 playgrounds · 2 sports centres

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 12 parks mapped in suburb, 8 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 52 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 15 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
86/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.47
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.94
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.41
Food & drink(8)
  • Blossomy CafeCafe

    874 Canterbury Road

  • Cafe
  • Kowloon Cafe 866Cafe
  • The Good VibesCafe
  • Clarice CafeFast food

    11 Clarice Road, Box Hill South

  • Guzman y GomezFast food
  • Hong's DumplingsRestaurant

    872 Canterbury Road

  • Jiangnan CuisineRestaurant

    888 Canterbury Road

Shopping(7)
  • Butcher
  • Linden Auto ServiceConvenience store

    292 Station Street

  • Greengrocer
  • ALDISupermarket

    391-395 Station Street

  • Tatsing Food StoresSupermarket
Community(5)
  • Goodstart Early Learning Centre Box HillChildcare
  • Box Hill South Neighbourhood HouseCommunity centre

    47-49 Kitchener Street, Box Hill South

  • St James Early Learning CentreKindergarten
  • Kingswood CollegeSchool

    355 Station Street

  • Roberts McCubbin Primary SchoolSchool

    57 Birdwood Street

Health & services(3)
  • Yu Smiles @ Box HillDentist

    876 Canterbury Road

  • Box Hill South PharmacyPharmacy

    878 Canterbury Road

  • Chemist WarehousePharmacy
Sport & outdoors(27)
  • Box Hill Golf ClubGolf course

    202 Station Street, Box Hill South

  • GoodlifeGym
  • Boardman Close ReservePark
  • Eley Road ReservePark
  • John Stubbs ReservePark
  • Park (8)
  • The Artists' ParkPark
  • Playground (8)
  • Box Hill Action Indoor Sports CentreSports centre

    9 Clarice Road

  • Future Demand TennisSports centre

    3 Cyril Street, Box Hill South

  • Box Hill South Skate ParkSports field
  • Sports field
  • Wembley ParkSports field
Transport(26)

26 bus stops

Other(45)
  • BottlemartAlcohol
  • Wattle Park CellarAlcohol
  • Bench (13)
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • RepcoCar Parts
  • Inside Out AutocareCar repair

    12

  • IQAutomotiveCar repair

    30 - 32 Clarice Street

  • Robs WorkshopCar repair
  • Bunnings WarehouseDoityourself

    259 Middleborough Road

  • Drinking water (3)
  • Dry Cleaning
  • ExplorenEV charging
  • Tesla SuperchargerEV charging
  • SpotlightFabric

    Unit 1 313 Middleborough Road

  • K HomeFurniture

    249 Middleborough Road, Box Hill South

  • Birdcage On ElgarHairdresser
  • Louvresky Pty LtdHardware

    Unit 8 277-289 Middleborough Road

  • Modern-Rium Plant DecorInterior Decoration

    886 Canterbury Road

  • Kitchen WarehouseKitchen
  • Laundry
  • Box Hill Large Format Retail CentreMall
  • Crystal Wellness CareMassage

    884 Canterbury Road

  • EasyPay ForexMoney Transfer

    880 Canterbury Road

  • Newsagent
  • AnacondaOutdoor

    Unit 2 313 Middleborough Road

  • BCFOutdoor

    249 Middleborough Road

  • Box Hill Golf Club: Car ParkParking
  • BunningsParking
  • Parking (21)
  • Whitehorse City CouncilParking
  • Parking Space (3)
  • PetbarnPet
  • Picnic Table (3)
  • St Aidan's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship

    8-10 Surrey Street, Box Hill South

  • St James Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
  • Wattle Park ChapelPlace of worship
  • Post Box
  • Australia PostPost office
  • Post office

    870 Canterbury Road

  • Public ToiletsPublic toilets
  • JaycarRadiotechnics

    249 Middleborough Road

  • Early start speech pathologySpeech Therapist

    834 Canterbury Road

  • OfficeworksStationery

    263 Middleborough Road

  • Dieset ManningTrade

    8B Clarice Road

  • Waste Basket (4)

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

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Boardman Close ReservePark
  • Eley Road ReservePark
  • John Stubbs ReservePark
  • The Artists' ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
12
Parks (OSM)
12

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

  • St Aidan's Anglican Church

    8-10 Surrey Street, Box Hill South

  • St James Uniting Church
  • Wattle Park Chapel

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
3
Nearest hospital
BlueCross Broughtonlea (1.9 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Chemist WarehousePharmacy
  • Early start speech pathologyCanterbury RoadSpeech_Therapist
  • Yu Smiles @ Box HillCanterbury RoadDentist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
182
Participants per 1,000 residents
18.1

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
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 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).

146 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of a garage within the Special Building Overlay
    5 HAIG STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land associated with car sales and a car wash, display of signage (including internal illumination) and reduction in bicycle facilities
    301 MIDDLEBOROUGH ROAD BOX HILL SOUTH 3128In progress
  • Tree removal and buildings and works associated with a new dwelling within 4 metres of protected trees
    8 WELLARD ROAD BOX HILL SOUTH 3128NOD issued by a delegate
  • Removal of a Gleditsia triacanthos ¿ Honey Locust tree in the Significant Landscape Overlay, Schedule 9 (SLO9)
    43 HAIG STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment of plans for planning permit WH/2018/588 ( issued for Development of Two (2) Double Storey Dwellings on a Lot & Removal of Vegetation) to include amended landscape plan, amended boundary fence screening and proposed front fence
    3 GIBSON STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To amend Permit WH/2018/611 pursuant to Section 72 of the Act by way of amending the current conditions of the permit (to delete Condition 1a(iv)) and the endorsed plans under the permit
    3 EDEN AVENUE BOX HILL SOUTH 3128NOD issued by a delegate
  • Amendment to plans approved under Section 173 Agreement for addition of a deck, verandah and landscaping changes
    46-48 FOCH STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of protected vegetation & buildings and works within 4 metres of protected vegetation pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 9
    12 HAIG STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128NOD issued by a delegate
  • To subdivide the title to create five lots and common property
    45-47 BEGONIA STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to planning permit WH/2020/127 proposing the following changes to the endorsed plans: ¿ Dwelling 34 garage increased in length to 10.4 metres ¿ Dwelling 34 deck increased in size with proposed verandah ¿ Dwelling 34 internal layout reconfigured ¿ Accessway and pathway material updated ¿ Accessway gradient modified to dwelling 34 garage ¿ Minor internal modifications to dwellings 13, 21 and 32.
    325-335 STATION STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one (1) tree pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 9
    8 FRANK STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128No permit required
  • Contruction of a builidng to accomodate existing warehouse (use)
    38 CLARICE ROAD BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to planning permit WH/2016/806 (issued for construction of two double storey dwelling on a lot and buildings and works within 4 metres of protected SLO9 trees) to propose increased deck areas, modified boundary fence screening including alterations to Dwelling 1 & 2 porch and landscaping/surface treatments
    16 CADORNA STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Subdivision of approved development
    325-335 STATION STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) lot subdivision
    11 CLARKE STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension of Dwelling 1 deck and construction of a front fence
    1/72 FOCH STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of a building Under a Heritage Overlay Schedule and Landscaping under the Development Plan Overlay Schedule 3.
    355 STATION STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree (Tree A)
    56 WELLMAN STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Removal of one tree (Tree B)
    56 WELLMAN STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Constructed front fence within 4m of a protected tree within SLO9
    16 CYRIL STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of vegetation (Tree 2) protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    24 HAMEL STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of vegetation (Tree 3) protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    24 HAMEL STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128No permit required
  • Amendment to Planning Permit WH/2018/507 (issued for the use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor associated with a food and drink premises) to increase licensed hours until 1AM Friday and Saturday night (2 hour increase) and 12AM Sunday (1 hour increase)
    9/249 MIDDLEBOROUGH ROAD BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Corymbia citriodora (Lemon-scented Gum ) under Schedule 9 to the Significant Landscape Overlay
    28 HILL STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Construction of three double storey dwellings and associated tree removal
    34 BIRDWOOD STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    72 FOCH STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Front fence within 4 metres of a tree under the Significance Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    14 GIBSON STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land as a restricted recreation facility (basketball training studio and gymnasium), buildings and works to extend the mezzanine level and associated display of floodlit business identification signs and waiver of bicycle facilities requirements
    11B CLARICE ROAD BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two, double storey dwellings and removal of a tree under Schedule 9 to the Significant Landscape Overlay
    29 DUNCAN STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128NOD issued by a delegate
  • Three lot subdivision
    11 CLARKE STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Withdrawn
  • Removal of one (1) protected tree pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 9
    8 FRANK STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    3 GIBSON STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Reduction of on-site statutory car parking requirement (from 10 car spaces to 8 car spaces) pursuant to Clause 52.06-3 of the Whitehorse Planning Scheme.
    12/277-289 MIDDLEBOROUGH ROAD BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (dwelling) within 4m of trees (SLO9)
    69 ELEY ROAD BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings and buildings and works within 4m of trees (SLO9)
    35 PIEDMONT STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128NOD issued by a delegate
  • Extension of a deck, unroofed pergola, paving and planting.
    2/48 FOCH STREET BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Withdrawn
  • Boundary re-alignment under section 32. One lot being a member of an owners corporation.
    1 Little StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Easement
    32 NASH ROAD BOX HILL SOUTH 3128Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Removal of one tree (SLO9)
    5 Houston CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (front fence) within 4m of trees (SLO9)
    23 Eley RoadNo permit required

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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
Menzies
Member of Parliament
Gabriel NG (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
120,989
Turnout (2025)
94.2%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.7 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 48.9%Labor 51.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.4 km away).

Coalition 33.7%Labor 66.3%

15.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +2.0 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Box Hill SouthLabor 67.7% · Coalition 32.3% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
  • Wattle Park (Menzies)Labor 61.8% · Coalition 38.2% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
  • Box Hill CentralLabor 71.4% · Coalition 28.6% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
  • LaburnumLabor 69.5% · Coalition 30.6% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
  • Box HillLabor 69.3% · Coalition 30.7% TPP (2025)2.0 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)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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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