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VIC · Ballarat Council

Lake Wendouree, 3350

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,723

Growth (1 yr)

-0.4%

Growth (5 yr)

-4.3%

Median age

53

Median income

$1,953/wk

Employment rate

51.9%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,245,000

Languages at home

5.4%non-English

Most common: Cantonese, Vietnamese, Korean

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

47.8/100
Average

Top 41% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
  • Excellent transport
  • Heritage area
  • Café precinct
What Lake Wendouree is known for: Green suburb, Education hub, Excellent transport, Heritage area, Café precinct

Suburb profile

Away from the major hubs, Lake Wendouree is a mid-sized suburb in Ballarat Council with its own quieter rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. School and preschool provision is plentiful within the local area.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Strong connections via buses and trams keep the wider area accessible. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.

Crime reports are up on the previous period. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because growth momentum lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Lake Wendouree snapshot

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

Median house price

$1.25M

-33% change

Median rent

$430/wk

Population (ERP)

2,723

-0.4% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

12.1%

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

#48

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

68th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

3rd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

73rd

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
47.8/100 — Average
State standing
Top 41% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2460th in Australia
State rank
519th in VIC
Peer rank
#48 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#145 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$430
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,245,000
Median price change
-32.7%

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

2,723(June 2025)

-0.4% annual · -4.3% over 5 years · 3th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.4%
5-year growth
-4.3%
Change in 1 year
-10
Change in 5 years
-123
Growth rank in VIC
3th 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 (~2,650), extrapolated at -0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,878
Median age
53
Median household income / week
$1,953
Dwelling vacancy
12.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
157 of 1,301
Median monthly mortgage
$2,106
Employment rate
51.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
906 / 215 / 24

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)
219
Against the person
23
Against property
169
Rate per 1,000 residents
80.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 125 residents
State safety percentile
68th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+25.9%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage21
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary15
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft32
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle57
  • B49 Other Theft18

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
10
Median school ICSEA (10 schools)
1,064
Median ICSEA percentile
73th
School list
  • Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)Primary · Government · ICSEA 1095 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 350 students · Top SEA quarter 39% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Ballarat Clarendon CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1172 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 46% · 1,896 students · Top SEA quarter 68% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • St Patrick's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1055 · 70th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 1,267 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Ballarat GrammarCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1120 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 1,989 students · Top SEA quarter 48% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Loreto CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1073 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 948 students · Top SEA quarter 27% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Wendouree Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 917 · 14th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 116 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Ballarat Specialist SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 950 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 453 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.4 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 →
  • Newington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1007 · 50th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 278 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
  • St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1096 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 249 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 2.0 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

  • Jubilee KindergartenForest Streetkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

20 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Ballarat Old Cemetery/Burnbank St
  • BlueCross Church/Burnbank St
  • Cardigan St/Burnbank St
  • Gregory St/Gillies St N
  • Lake Gardens Ave/Gillies St N

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

254 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 restaurants · 4 cafes · 1 pubs · 3 places of worship · 5 playgrounds · 1 sports centres · 1 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 4 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 20 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 9 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
44/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
1.39
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
2.43
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.39
Food & drink(7)
  • Eclectic TastesCafe
  • Mondegreen CafeCafe

    31 Burnbank Street

  • RacersCafe

    2 Wendouree Parade

  • SailsCafe
  • Lake View HotelPub

    22 Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree

  • Boatshed RestaurantRestaurant
  • Pipers by the LakeRestaurant
Community(3)
  • Jubilee KindergartenKindergarten

    2 Forest Street

  • Loreto CollegeSchool

    1600 Sturt Street

  • Pleasant Street Primary SchoolSchool

    101 Pleasant Street North

Health & services(3)
  • Nazareth House Aged CareHospital
  • St John of God HospitalHospital

    101 Drummond Street North

  • Ballarat Veterinary PracticeVeterinary

    1410 Sturt Street

Sport & outdoors(14)
  • Drummond Street North ReservePark
  • North Gardens ReservePark
  • Park
  • South Gardens ReservePark
  • Picnic area
  • Ballarat Community Adventure PlaygroundPlayground
  • Playground (4)
  • Central Wendouree Bowling Club Inc.Sports centre
  • City Oval Bowling ClubSports field
  • Sports field
  • Uniting Church Tennis GroundSports field
Entertainment(4)
  • Ballarat Tramway MuseumMuseum
  • Ballarat Tramway MuseumMuseum

    401A Wendouree Parade

  • Golden City Steamer MuseumMuseum
  • Sound ShellTheatre
Transport(28)

18 bus stops · 10 tram stops

Other(78)
  • Alfred DeakinArtwork
  • Andrew FisherArtwork
  • Arthur FaddenArtwork
  • Artwork (3)
  • Bob HawkeArtwork
  • Earle PageArtwork
  • Edmund BartonArtwork
  • FloraArtwork
  • Francis FordeArtwork
  • George ReidArtwork
  • Gough WhitlamArtwork
  • Harold HoltArtwork
  • James ScullinArtwork
  • John CurtinArtwork
  • John GortonArtwork
  • John HowardArtwork
  • John McEwanArtwork
  • John WatsonArtwork
  • Joseph ChifleyArtwork
  • Joseph CookArtwork
  • Joseph LyonsArtwork
  • Julia GillardArtwork
  • Kevin RuddArtwork
  • Malcolm FraserArtwork
  • Malcolm TurnbullArtwork
  • ModestyArtwork
  • Paul KeatingArtwork
  • RebekahArtwork
  • Robert MenziesArtwork
  • RuthArtwork
  • Scott MorrisonArtwork
  • Sir William WallaceArtwork
  • SpringArtwork
  • Stanley BruceArtwork
  • SummerArtwork
  • SusannahArtwork
  • The Flight From PompeiArtwork
  • Tony AbbottArtwork
  • William HughesArtwork
  • William McMahonArtwork
  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (24)
  • Bishop’s PalaceChalet

    1444 Sturt Street, Lake Wendouree

  • Clock
  • Drinking water (2)
  • The Gatekeeper's CottageEducation
  • Fountain (2)
  • Rustic FountainFountain
  • 'Tilly' Thomson GardenGarden
  • Azalea GardenGarden
  • Ballarat Botanical GardensGarden
  • Camellia GardenGarden
  • Dahlia GardenGarden
  • Floral ClockGarden
  • Garden (6)
  • RockeryGarden
  • Rose GardenGarden
  • Sensory GardenGarden
  • Civic guideInformation
  • Ballarat Yacht ClubMarina
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Parking (41)
  • Astron BallaratPetrol station
  • Picnic Table (15)
  • Ballarat West Uniting ChurchPlace of worship

    1420 Sturt Street

  • St Thérèse of the Little Flower ChurchPlace of worship

    305 Wendouree Parade

  • St. Thomas Aquinas ChapelPlace of worship
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Public toilets
  • Almeida PavilionShelter
  • North Picnic PavilionShelter
  • Shelter (4)
  • Slipway (4)
  • Rotary Club of Ballarat SouthSocial Facility
  • Olympic Rowing CourseTrack
  • Australian Catholic University (Aquinas), Ballarat CampusUniversity
  • Vending machine (2)
  • Waste Basket (24)

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

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Drummond Street North ReservePark
  • North Gardens ReservePark
  • South Gardens ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
14
Parks (OSM)
4

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

  • Ballarat West Uniting Church

    1420 Sturt Street

  • St Thérèse of the Little Flower Church

    305 Wendouree Parade

  • St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
2
Nearest hospital
Nazareth House Aged Care (1.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • Nazareth House Aged CareHospital
  • St John of God HospitalDrummond Street NorthHospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
69
Participants per 1,000 residents
25.3

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).

70 planning-related records

2021· 24 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Construct a verandah to the rear of the single dwelling
    2/8 LAKE STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations & Additions to a Dwelling.
    1/105 FOREST STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of shed
    15 CARLTON STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of use to licensed restaurant (cafe and restaurant liquor licence), waiving of car parking and display of business identification signage
    31 BURNBANK STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a pergola over existing deck area
    27A LAKE WENDOUREE FORESHORE LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    4 GROVE STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Partial demolition, alterations and extensions to existing dwelling.
    1442 STURT STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree
    1422 STURT STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Demolition of a fence and development of a pergola and fence.
    5 CROCKER STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of outbuilding, partial demolition of dwelling, alterations and additions to dwelling and construction of an outbuilding and inground swimming pool
    137 WENDOUREE PARADE LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, buildings and works to an existing hotel comprising a roof top addition and associated extension to the licensed area
    22 WENDOUREE PARADE LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Refusal issued by a delegate

  • May 2021

  • Addition of solar panels
    12 HADDON STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding
    11 Parker StreetWithdrawn
  • Partial demolition of dwelling including outbuilding, extension of dwelling
    13 COLPIN AVENUE LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition and development of a garage and fence
    301 DRUMMOND STREET NORTH LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of solar panels
    7 Carlton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    128 BURNBANK STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and alterations and additions to a dwelling
    2 The BoulevardePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Relocation of a tree
    222 Wendouree ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of existing building for an office, building and works, display of business identification signage and reduction in car parking requirements
    200 GILLIES STREET NORTH LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works associated with lighting installation under the Heritage Overlay
    LAKE WENDOUREE FORESHORE LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to tram building, vegetation removal, creation of access to Category 1 Road Zone, car parking reduction and installation of signage
    401A Wendouree ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Alterations to a dwelling and development of a front fence.
    1452 STURT STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350In progress
  • Removal of carriageway easement, demolition of existing structures and development of a new dwelling, habitable outbuilding and associated works
    25 Burnbank StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 16 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Partial demoltion, alterations and additions to a dwelling
    11 St Aidans DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to a dwelling
    340 Wendouree ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to a dwelling and development of a front and boundary fence
    12 Haddon StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for a medical centre (allied health), display of business identification signage and a reduction of car parking
    423 Drummond Street NorthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Development of an outbuilding
    1109 Gregory StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to a dwelling
    6 St Aidans DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Demolition and reconstruction of Boatshed 21
    21 Lake Wendouree ForeshorePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to a dwelling and development of a carport
    403 DRUMMOND STREET NORTH LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of solar panels
    12 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of two jetties and development of two pontoons
    5A Lake Wendouree ForeshorePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to existing dwelling
    31 Victoria AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of eight dwellings and eight lot subdivision
    1011 GREGORY STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Alterations and additions to a dwelling, development of a swimming pool and associated mechanical equipment, partial construction of a front fence, development of a vehicle crossover, access to a Road Zone Category 1 and removal of three trees
    1414 Sturt StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with a boat shed and additions to a deck
    22 Lake Wendouree ForeshorePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to a front fence
    32 Victoria AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Alterations and additions to a dwelling, construction of an outbuilding and front fence
    318 Wendouree ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

4 heritage places

  • BALLARAT BOTANIC GARDENSNH2252
  • BISHOPS PALACENH0413
  • FORMER MARYS MOUNT CONVENTNH1017
  • LAKE WENDOUREENH2419

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 3.0 km away).

Coalition 36.3%Labor 63.7%

3.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -1.1 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • WendoureeLabor 60.4% · Coalition 39.6% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
  • Lake WendoureeLabor 65.1% · Coalition 34.9% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • NewingtonLabor 66.7% · Coalition 33.3% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
  • AlfredtonLabor 58.9% · Coalition 41.1% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
  • BallaratLabor 71.8% · Coalition 28.2% TPP (2025)2.3 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)
10/10
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

Compare with

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