North Geelong is a coastal town in Victoria, in Greater Geelong Council. It has a clear overseas-born and multilingual community.
Shops and everyday services are easier to access than in most comparable places. Health access is an exceptional strength, well above typical levels for coastal towns. School access, parks and housing affordability are all relative strengths. The main trade-offs are higher crime and weaker population growth, with population growth 119% below the peer median.
Overall, the suburb suits people prioritising schools and parks and daily services over peace and quiet.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.
Strengths and weaknesses
Coastal town · compared with coastal towns in Victoria (105)
Strengths
School access, parks and housing affordability are all relative strengths
Shops and everyday services are easier to access than in most comparable places
Health-facility access is stronger than in comparable places
Weaknesses
Reported crime is well above the peer median
Population has been growing more slowly than in comparable places, or declining
What stands out
Overseas-born and multilingual community
Who it suits
Stars are audience-fit ratings derived from Suburb.Guide data, not demographic counts or user reviews.
Families★★★☆☆
Professionals★★★☆☆
Retirees★★☆☆☆
Students★★★★☆
Budget buyers★★★★☆
Housing, growth and risk
How North Geelong compares
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median house price
$711k
+17% change
Median rent
$480/wk
Population (ERP)
3,041
+0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.9%
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
#10
among Coastal & beach · Emerging
Crime rate
92nd
percentile in state (higher = more crime)
Pop. growth
51st
percentile in VIC
Rented dwellings
42%
2021 Census tenure
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
40th
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
42.3/100 — Average
National rank
3814th in Australia
State rank
870th in VIC
Peer rank
#10 among Coastal & beach · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#97 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
99%
Data sources & freshness
Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
All types (Sep 2025)
$480
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$711,000
Median price change
+16.6%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
+0.4% annual · -0.8% over 5 years · 51th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.4%
5-year growth
-0.8%
Change in 1 year
+13
Change in 5 years
-24
Growth rank in VIC
51th 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 (~3,150), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
Population
3,225
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,490
Dwelling vacancy
6.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
84 of 1,223
Median monthly mortgage
$1,625
Median weekly rent (2021 Census)
$315
Tenure (owned / mortgaged / rented)
26.4% / 31.9% / 41.7%
Employment rate
51.7%
Travel to work (WFH / public transport / car)
19.1% / 1.9% / 60.4%
Walked or cycled to work
3.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
933 / 205 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%) · Accessibility (12%) · Future Growth (6%)
Employment, household income and owned-outright tenure (2021 Census) Work-from-home and public-transport commute shares (2021 Census) Five-year population change as a healthy-growth band, not a boom bonus
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
20.1% of adults have a university degree, compared with 29.2% across Victoria. 16.5% have a trade or vocational qualification.
University qualified20.1% · 29.2% VIC
Diploma qualified8.8% · 9.8% VIC
Trade / vocational16.5% · 14.2% VIC
Year 12 or below54.6% · 46.8% VIC
Highest qualification field
Main field of the highest non-school qualification (2021 Census).
Management and commerce17.1%
Engineering and related technologies15.7%
Society and culture14.7%
Health12.8%
Architecture and building9.2%
Education9.2%
How these groups are defined
Measure
Definition
University qualified
Bachelor degree or higher
Diploma qualified
Advanced Diploma / Diploma
Trade / vocational
Certificate III + IV
Year 12
Year 12 as highest attainment
Below Year 12
Year 11 / 10 / 9 or below
People aged 15 years and over, 2021 Census. University, diploma and trade shares match ABS highest educational attainment (HEAP). Year 12 and below Year 12 are combined in the chart because the General Community Profile reports school-only attainment as a residual.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%)
University qualifications from the 2021 Census
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Tax & income
Median taxable income (2023–24)
$57,726
67th percentile in VIC · -2% vs Australia
Median salary / wages (2023–24)
$63,255
67th percentile in VIC · -3% vs Australia
Residents with rental investments
12.0%
48th percentile in VIC · -13% vs Australia
Median super balance (2023–24)
$72,488
40th percentile in VIC · +14% vs Australia
Residents with business income
10.0%
34th percentile in VIC · -4% vs Australia
Australian Taxation Office Taxation Statistics 2023–24, individuals Table 25. Figures describe taxpayers who live in postcode 3215 — not a suburb-level official statistic. Rental investment is the share of local taxpayers reporting rental income or loss, not the share of local properties owned by investors.
Counts, net rent & state comparison
Taxpayers in this postcode
13,167
Taxpayers reporting net rent
1,597
Median net rent
-$1,727
Taxpayers reporting business income
1,358
Taxable income vs state median
+8%
Salary / wages vs state median
+8%
Rental investment vs state median
-8%
Super vs state median
-10%
Business income vs state median
-9%
Percentiles rank this postcode among unique postcodes in VIC, so suburbs that share a postcode are not counted twice. Dollar figures are compared with Australia-wide ATO medians from the same release. Median net rent is among taxpayers who reported the rent label and can be negative.
Data sources & freshness
Taxation Statistics 2023–24 — individuals by postcode (Table 25) — Australian Taxation Office · Updated · Annual release; taxpayer residential postcode, not suburb boundary
Community & culture
24.7% speak a language other than English at home; 28% born overseas
Language at home
2,261 English only · 741 other
Non-English at home
24.7%
Born overseas
860 (28%)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
33 (1%)
Australian citizens
2,732
Languages spoken at home (other than English)
24
Top languages other than English
Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).
Croatian42 · 14.8%
Punjabi34 · 12%
Italian24 · 8.5%
Mandarin23 · 8.1%
Macedonian17 · 6%
Urdu17 · 6%
Hindi15 · 5.3%
Tamil14 · 4.9%
Religion
46.2%Most common religion · Christianity
Christianity is the most common response at 46.2%, while 39% reported no religion.
Measure
Suburb
State
No religion
39%
38.8%
Christianity
46.2%
40.9%
Hinduism
2.9%
3.3%
Islam
2%
4.2%
Other / not stated
10%
12.8%
Christian denominations
Denomination
Suburb
State
Catholic
28.6%
20.5%
Anglican
5%
6.5%
Christian (not further defined)
3.3%
2.5%
Eastern Orthodox
2.7%
3.3%
Uniting Church
2%
2.4%
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, Indigenous status, and religious affiliation (usual residence). Religion is optional on the Census form.
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted 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)
672
Against the person
53
Against property
449
Rate per 1,000 residents
221
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 61 residents
State crime-rate percentile
92.1th (higher = more crime)
Decrease (daily rate)
-14.9%
Recorded road crashes (in suburb)
261
Crash rate per 1,000 residents (state rank)
85.83
Most common offence types
B21 Criminal Damage52
B41 Motor Vehicle Theft45
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle126
B49 Other Theft95
E21 Breach Family Violence Order67
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)
Crime rate, offences against the person, year-on-year trend and recorded road crash rates
North Geelong Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 961 · 29th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 989 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
Nelson Park SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 938 · 20th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 334 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
Holy Family SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1029 · 60th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 344 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
Bell Park North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 956 · 27th percentile · LBOTE 36% · 292 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
Hamlyn Views SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 998 · 46th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 150 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Kardinia International CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1155 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 1,925 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Hamlyn Banks Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 976 · 36th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 290 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Western Heights Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 991 · 43th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 1,060 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
School catchments
Ashby Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Bell Park North Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Hamlyn Banks Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Herne Hill Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
North Geelong Secondary CollegeGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
Northern Bay P-12 CollegeGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
Western Heights Secondary CollegeGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
Government school intake zones that overlap this suburb boundary. Living in a catchment does not guarantee enrolment; check the education authority.
Contributes to desirability score · Education (14%)
Median school ICSEA first, then school and catchment counts
Data sources & freshness
Victorian designated neighbourhood zones — Victorian Department of Education · current · Updated · Open catchment polygons where published
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually. Campgrounds, beaches, wineries and local trails are included when they sit inside the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport per 1,000 residents (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Named sporting clubs from OpenStreetMap, assigned to this suburb's boundary. Sporting facilities such as ovals, courts and recreation centres are listed under Amenities.
Green cover is the share of this suburb's boundary overlapping OpenStreetMap parks, woodland and forest polygons — not a satellite tree-canopy product. Summer maximum is the WorldClim / Open-Meteo seasonal normal already collected for Weather.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)
Tree canopy first, then green-cover area and parks per 1,000
Data sources & freshness
OpenStreetMap green cover and tree canopy — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated · Park/woodland polygons intersected with suburb boundaries
Health access
Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
8
Nearest hospital
McKellar Centre (1.2 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
GP clinics in suburb
1
GPs tagged bulk billing (OSM)
0 of 1
Aged-care services
7
Residential aged-care places
296
GP clinic counts from OpenStreetMap. Bulk-billing figures only include clinics tagged in OSM (sparse and unofficial — not a Medicare list).
Multicultural Aged Care Services Geelong IncNORTH GEELONGShort-Term Restorative Care (STRC)
Community Rehabilitation CentreRehabilitation
Dental HubDentist
Geelong Early Parenting CentreYes
Geelong Sports Medicine CentreBallarat RoadOccupational_Therapist;Physiotherapist;Podiatrist
Geelong West Medical ClinicChurch StreetClinic
Grand Slam PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
McKellar CentreBallarat RoadHospital
Palliative CareHospice
Aged-care services
McKellar CentreNORTH GEELONGResidential
Multicultural Aged Care Services Geelong - CACPsNORTH GEELONGHome Care
Multicultural Aged Care Services Geelong IncNORTH GEELONGResidential
Multicultural Aged Care Services Geelong IncNORTH GEELONGHome Care
Multicultural Aged Care Services Geelong Inc - EACH DementiaNORTH GEELONGHome Care
Multicultural Aged Care Services Geelong Inc - EACH PackagesNORTH GEELONGHome Care
Australian Government–subsidised services from the AIHW GEN list (30 June 2025), assigned to this suburb by location.
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (12%)
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.
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 (12%)
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
86 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
September 2021
Construction of Two (2) Warehouses & a Reduction in Carparking
65 SLEVIN STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Two (2) Lot Subdivision
4 CADMAN TERRACE NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a Second Dwelling and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
10 GIDDINGS STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Two (2) Lot Subdivision
2-6 DWAYNE STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215In progress
Construction of a Second Dwelling
26 COXON PARADE NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision
173 VICTORIA STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215In progress
August 2021
Construct and Display Internally Illuminated Business Identification Signage
154 WEDDELL ROAD NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a Second Dwelling and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
86 WALSGOTT STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Three (3) Lot Subdivision
21 ARMSTRONG STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of Dwelling
8 MUIR PLACE NORTH GEELONG 3215Withdrawn
Construction of a Dwelling in a Special Building Overlay
101 RUTLEDGE BOULEVARD NORTH GEELONG 3215Withdrawn
Change of Use to Motor Vehicle Sales (Motorcycles)
3/85-87 MORNINGTON STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of Three (3) Dwellings and Three (3) Lot Subdivision
61 WALSGOTT STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215NOD issued by a delegate
July 2021
Extension to a Warehouse
25-29 SAUNDERS STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Withdrawn
Construction of Two (2) Warehouses & a Reduction in Carparking
65 SLEVIN STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
Six (6) Lot Subdivision
52 DOURO STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings & Works Associated with the Construction of Nine (9) Storage Units, Ten (10) Lot Subdivision and Display of an Electronic Sign
13-15 BAXTER ROAD NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of Two (2) Dwellings
58 CRADDOCK STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215NOD issued by a delegate
Use of the land for Industry (Gin Distillery) and Use Land to Sell and Consume Liquor under a Producers Licence and General Liquor Licence associated with a Food and Drink Premises.
13-35 Mackey StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use of the land as a Restricted Recreation Facility (Gym) and display Business Identification Signage in a Heritage Overlay
287-307 MELBOURNE ROAD NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
Use and Development of Eight (8) Warehouses and an Eight (8) Lot Subdivision
24-26 Saunders StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use of Land for Offices
13-35 Mackey StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construct and Display Business Identification Signage and a Pole Sign
11-13 Douro StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
Construction of a Storage Shed
100 Corio Quay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a Pool and associated Fencing in a Special Building Overlay
6 Muir PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Two Lot Subdivision (Boundary Re-alignment)
4 Dunn StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a Second Dwelling and 2 Lot Subdivision
69 CRADDOCK STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
Change of Use to Car Sales
18 Enmore StreetNOD issued by a delegate
Use and Development of a Waste-to-Energy Facility (Pyrolysis/Biochar facility)
74-76 DOURO STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Withdrawn
Construction of a Dwelling in an SBO
1-5 MUIR PLACE NORTH GEELONG 3215In progress
Use of the land for Industry (Gin Distillery), Live Music Venue and Use Land to Sell and Consume Liquor and a Food and Drink Premise.
13-35 Mackey StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use of land for Warehouses and an Employment Training Centre with associated Buildings and Works, including the Removal of the Heritage Listed Furnace No.1 and Internally Illuminated Business Identification Signage
265-285 Melbourne RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use of the land as Restricted Recreational Facility (Fitness and Dance)
2 Edols PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
Construction of a Second Dwelling and a Two Lot Subdivision
59 GIDDINGS STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215NOD issued by a delegate
Construction of a Second Dwelling and a Two Lot Subdivision
43 GIDDINGS STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of a Rehabilitation Facility
45-99 Ballarat RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision
169 Victoria StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings and Works Associated with an Existing Building
3/57 Douro StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a Dwelling in a Special Bulding Overlay
1 Magill PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use and Development of a Childcare Centre
2-4 Shepherd CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 05/05/2026 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MELBOURNE ROAD, WATTLETREE ROAD04 May 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 05/05/2026 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MELBOURNE ROAD, KEERA STREET04 May 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
Data sources & freshness
Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
2 heritage places
CLASSWEAVE INDUSTRIESNH1938
OSBORNE HOUSENH1101
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)
Heritage listings as established streetscape
Data sources & freshness
State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Flood / inundation overlay
No mapped inundation on suburb boundary
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping. Flood cover uses inundation overlay polygons against the suburb boundary where published.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)
Bushfire and flood hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
Bushfire and flood planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
Federal electorate
Corio
Member of Parliament
Richard MARLES (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
122,756
Turnout (2025)
92.7%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 36.8%Labor 63.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.9 km away).
Coalition 34.0%Labor 66.0%
2.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
Bell Park SouthLabor 65.0% · Coalition 35.0% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
Bell ParkLabor 64.1% · Coalition 35.9% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
Hamlyn HeightsLabor 65.4% · Coalition 34.6% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
Geelong West UpperLabor 68.0% · Coalition 32.0% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
Herne HillLabor 70.7% · Coalition 29.3% TPP (2025)2.4 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.
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 (12%)