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VIC · Latrobe Council

Morwell, 3840

Est. population · Jun 2025

14,133

Growth (1 yr)

+0.1%

Growth (5 yr)

+1.4%

Median age

43

Median income

$942/wk

Employment rate

39.5%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$392,500

Languages at home

12%non-English

Most common: Italian, Arabic, Greek

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

58.4/100
Good

Top 25% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

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

Suburb profile

Morwell is a regional established suburb in Latrobe Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Melbourne. Day-to-day life leans on nearby towns and local hubs rather than the metro area. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street.

Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses linking the suburb to surrounding areas.

Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

Desirability rates good overall, led by growth momentum, while community and employment, plus safety land closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.

At a glance

Morwell snapshot

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

Median house price

$393k

+14% change

Median rent

$380/wk

Population (ERP)

14,133

+0.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

10.0%

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

#22

among Country & regional · Established

Safety

96th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

45th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

1/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

14th

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
58.4/100 — Good
State standing
Top 25% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1185th in Australia
State rank
314th in VIC
Peer rank
#22 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#49 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

All types (Sep 2025)
$380
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$392,500
Median price change
+14.4%

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

14,133(June 2025)

+0.1% annual · +1.4% over 5 years · 45th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.1%
5-year growth
+1.4%
Change in 1 year
+17
Change in 5 years
+200
Growth rank in VIC
45th 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 (~14,200), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
14,389
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$942
Dwelling vacancy
10%
Unoccupied private dwellings
647 of 6,463
Median monthly mortgage
$953
Employment rate
39.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
4,996 / 366 / 425 (+ 23 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 decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
5,069
Against the person
839
Against property
2,100
Rate per 1,000 residents
358.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 17 residents
State safety percentile
96.3th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-2.8%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage394
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle323
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store374
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order717
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditions523

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
917
Median ICSEA percentile
14th
School list
  • St Vincent de Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1001 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 215 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Morwell Central Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 888 · 8th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 419 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Morwell Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 897 · 10th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 332 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Kurnai CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 917 · 14th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 1,302 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 970 · 33th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 102 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.6 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

  • childcarechildcare
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

114 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Centre Valley Rd/Princes Dr
  • Centre Valley Rd/Princes Dr
  • Morwell Railway Station
  • Morwell Station
  • Morwell Station/Princes Dr

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

102 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 pubs · 1 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 6 places of worship · 6 playgrounds · 1 sports centres · 1 ev charging · 1 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
  • Great for outdoor family life — 22 parks mapped in suburb, 6 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 114 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 8 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
51/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.21
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.53
Food & drink(3)
  • McDonald'sFast food
  • Red RoosterFast food
  • Pub
Shopping(3)
  • Mini StopConvenience store
  • UnitedConvenience store
Community(4)
  • Kindergarten
  • Morwell Central Primary SchoolSchool

    47-87 McDonald Street

  • Morwell Park Primary SchoolSchool

    76-82 Vary Street

  • St Vincent de Paul Primary SchoolSchool

    2 Rowell Street

Health & services(5)
  • Clinic (3)
  • Maryvale Private HospitalHospital
  • Pharmacy
Sport & outdoors(24)
  • Maryvale Recreation ReservePark
  • McMillan St ParkPark
  • Morwell ParkPark
  • Park (13)
  • Playground (6)
  • Morwell Leisure CentreSports centre
  • Sports field
Transport(37)

37 bus stops

Other(13)
  • Bbq (3)
  • ChargefoxEV charging
  • Fire Station No. 78Fire station

    26 McDonald Street, Morwell

  • Morwell MotelMotel

    259 Princes Drive

  • Nature Reserve
  • Parking (10)
  • UnitedPetrol station
  • Morwell Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
  • Place of worship (4)
  • St. Vincents ChurchPlace of worship
  • Australia PostPost office
  • Public toilets
  • Yes

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

9 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Alexandra ParkPark
  • Maryvale Recreation ReservePark
  • McMillan St ParkPark
  • Morwell ParkPark
  • Morwell Recreation ReservePark
  • Park or reserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
34
Parks (OSM)
22

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

6 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Morwell Presbyterian Church
  • Place of worship (4)
  • St. Vincents Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
8
Nearest hospital
Maryvale Private Hospital (1.4 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • Chemist WarehousePharmacy
  • ClinicClinic
  • ClinicClinic
  • ClinicClinic
  • Gippsland Physiotherapy Group MorwellCommercial RoadPhysiotherapist
  • Maryvale Private HospitalHospital
  • Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
  • YesYes

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
892
Participants per 1,000 residents
63.1

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
25° / 12°
Rainfall
197 mm · ~25 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
228 mm · ~28 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
261 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
304 mm · ~38 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).

48 planning-related records

2021· 28 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Development of Land with an Extension to an Existing Hospital within the Farming Zone (FZ), Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) and Environmental Significance Overlay - Schedule 1 (ESO1)
    286 MARYVALE ROAD MORWELL 3840Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to an existing building associated with use of land for Motor Repairs and reduction of car parking requirements
    COAL COURT MORWELL 3840Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Development of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    14 KEAT COURT MORWELL 3840Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction and putting up for display business identification signage
    185 PRINCES DRIVE MORWELL 3840Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of two (2) new dwellings
    1 KEAT COURT MORWELL 3840Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for a warehouse
    4 ELECTRA AVENUE MORWELL 3840Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Multi lot subdivision in stages, creation of access to Road Zone Category 1, removal of carriageway easement and associated works
    105 LATROBE ROAD MORWELL 3840Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land with a deck ancillary to a Restricted Place of Assembly (Maltese Community Centre)
    MARYVALE RECREATION RESERVE, GRANT STREET MORWELL 3840Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land with the extension and alteration of an existing bowls club, construction of a car park and extension of an existing liquor licence area
    52 HAZELWOOD ROAD MORWELL 3840Permit issued by a delegate
  • Development of land with three (3) dwellings on a lot
    4 BUNA STREET MORWELL 3840Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land with two (2) dwellings on a lot
    84 CRINIGAN ROAD MORWELL 3840Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of land with a second dwelling and a two (2) lot subdivision of land
    23 MCLEAN STREET MORWELL 3840Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land with an extension to an existing warehouse ancillary to motor Repairs
    31-41 Alexanders RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use & development of land for a warehouse and ancillary office and reduction of car parking requirements
    11-13 RYAN STREET MORWELL 3840Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for a Store (self-storage units)
    42 Chickerell StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of land for industry (soil blending and distribution), waiver of car parking requirement and removal of native vegetation in the Industrial 1 Zone and Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1
    MINERS WAY MORWELL 3840Withdrawn
  • Development of buildings and works and reduction of three (3) car parking spaces associated with an existing aged care facility
    Vary StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Development of land with a second dwelling on a lot and associated buildings and works and two (2) lot subdivision
    8 FAIRFIELD STREET MORWELL 3840NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of land with an extension to an existing dwelling
    110 Paul StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for warehouse (pharmaceutical processing unit and packaging) and education centre and reduction of bicycle facility requirements
    HAZELWOOD DRIVE MORWELL 3840Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of two (2) additional dwellings on a lot, development of a carport to the existing dwelling, subdivision of land into three (3) lots adjacent to a Road in a Road Zone, Category 1 and creation and alteration of access to a Road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    14 LATROBE ROAD MORWELL 3840NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction and display of internally illuminated business identification signage
    13 Church StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of land for an Office, Display of associated Business Identification Signage and Alterations to a Road Zone Category 1
    145-147 Princes DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of land with Industry
    12 Surdex DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for a retail premises
    25 Church StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of land with an extension to an existing dwelling and development of two outbuildings ancillary to an existing dwelling
    125 Andrew StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of three (3) dwellings on a lot
    84 Crinigan RoadLapsed

  • January 2021

  • Development of land with two dwellings on a lot
    74 Well StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 12 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Multi lot subdivision of land in stages
    95 JOHN STREET MORWELL 3840Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land with solar panels used in association with utility service and removal of native vegetation
    538 Maryvale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Development of two (2) dwellings
    20 Hare StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land with an extension to an existing building used for industry
    2 Surdex DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land with four (4) dwellings on a lot
    44 Comans StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of externally illuminated major promotional signage
    Miners WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two steel shelters over seating adjacent to netball courts
    Travers StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for a contractors depot and business identification signage (in retrospect) and development of land with an ancillary outbuilding
    85 Toners LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Development of land with a single dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres
    62 Gabo WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Asbestos removal and re-cladding of existing industrial building
    4 Electra AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Use and development of land for wholesale plant nursery and reduction of car parking requirements
    85 Alexanders RoadNOD issued by the Resp. Authority

  • April 2020

  • Development of the land with building and works associated with an existing industry
    15-19 Garden StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

23 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 12/11/2024 and 30/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.PRINCES FREEWAY, PRINCES OUT-MONASH RAMP OF11 Nov 2024 – 29 Apr 2027
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 12/11/2024 and 30/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES FREEWAY, PRINCES OUT-COMMERCIAL RAMP OF11 Nov 2024 – 29 Apr 2027
  • Council Works activities occurring between 05/08/2026 and 30/07/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 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 Greater than 10 min.COMMERCIAL ROAD, HAZELWOOD ROAD04 Aug 2026 – 29 Jul 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 08/07/2026 and 18/05/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.PRINCES FREEWAY, PRINCES HIGHWAY07 Jul 2026 – 17 May 2027
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 05/08/2026 and 30/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.COMMERCIAL-PRINCES IN RAMP ON, HAZELWOOD DRIVE04 Aug 2026 – 29 Dec 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 05/08/2026 and 30/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.MINERS-PRINCES IN RAMP ON, COMMERCIAL-PRINCES IN RAMP ON04 Aug 2026 – 29 Dec 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 05/08/2026 and 30/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.HAZELWOOD DRIVE, COMMERCIAL ROAD04 Aug 2026 – 29 Dec 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 05/08/2026 and 30/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.COMMERCIAL ROAD, MONASH WAY04 Aug 2026 – 29 Dec 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 05/08/2026 and 30/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.COMMERCIAL ROAD, PRINCES OUT-COMMERCIAL RAMP OF04 Aug 2026 – 29 Dec 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 05/08/2026 and 30/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.COMMERCIAL ROAD, MORWELL-TRARALGON ROAD04 Aug 2026 – 29 Dec 2026

Data sources & freshness

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

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • MORWELL POWER STATION AND BRIQUETTE FACTORYNH2377
  • NO 21 DREDGERYH2130

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
Gippsland
Member of Parliament
Darren CHESTER (The Nationals)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
118,075
Turnout (2025)
92.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+1.2 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 69.4%Labor 30.6%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 11.0 km away).

Coalition 53.8%Labor 46.2%

15.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +4.3 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • MorwellLabor 47.5% · Coalition 52.5% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
  • Morwell EstateLabor 46.0% · Coalition 54.0% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
  • Hazelwood NorthLabor 33.9% · Coalition 66.1% TPP (2025)5.3 km away
  • ChurchillLabor 49.0% · Coalition 51.0% TPP (2025)8.8 km away
  • Yallourn NorthLabor 41.0% · Coalition 59.0% TPP (2025)8.9 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)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

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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