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VIC · Cardinia Council

Officer, 3809

Est. population · Jun 2025

23,446

Growth (1 yr)

+4.8%

Growth (5 yr)

+33.4%

Median age

31

Median income

$2,125/wk

Employment rate

71.5%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$775,000

Languages at home

33.1%non-English

Most common: Sinhalese, Punjabi, Hindi

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

70.3/100
Excellent

Top 7% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

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

Suburb profile

Officer is a practical established suburb in Cardinia Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. A younger crowd gives the area energy, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The suburb has a clear multicultural mix alongside longer-term local households.

Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses and trains help with longer trips.

Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

Desirability rates excellent overall, led by growth momentum, plus community and employment, while safety, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

At a glance

Officer snapshot

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

Median house price

$775k

+9.0% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

23,446

+4.8% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

3.4%

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

#24

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Safety

56th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

97th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

8/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

52nd

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
70.3/100 — Excellent
State standing
Top 7% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
210th in Australia
State rank
87th in VIC
Peer rank
#24 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#66 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$775,000
Median price change
+9%

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

23,446(June 2025)

+4.8% annual · +33.4% over 5 years · 97th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+4.8%
5-year growth
+33.4%
Change in 1 year
+1,076
Change in 5 years
+5,871
Growth rank in VIC
97th 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 (~36,050), extrapolated at +9.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
18,503
Median age
31
Median household income / week
$2,125
Dwelling vacancy
3.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
214 of 6,354
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
71.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
5,811 / 309 / 8

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)
1,416
Against the person
231
Against property
846
Rate per 1,000 residents
60.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 80 residents
State safety percentile
56.2th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-7.3%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage95
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft95
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle251
  • B49 Other Theft162
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order187

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)
1,012
Median ICSEA percentile
52th
School list
  • Officer Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1010 · 52th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 141 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • St Brigid's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1082 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 51% · 375 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Kurmile Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1008 · 51th percentile · LBOTE 63% · 107 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Orchard Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1023 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 34% · 359 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Officer Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1012 · 52th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 998 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Officer Specialist SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 999 · 46th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 355 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Kurrun Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1054 · 70th percentile · LBOTE 69% · 321 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Arena Child and Family CentreCurran Drivekindergarten
  • Expeditions Early Learning Journey - OfficerDodson Roadkindergarten
  • Greenwood OfficerDamon Streetkindergarten
  • Minaret Family Learning CentreTivendale Roadkindergarten
  • One Early Education Groupkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

55 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Officer Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Officer Railway Station
  • Officer Station
  • Officer Station
  • Platform 1

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

141 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 restaurants · 1 cafes · 1 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 1 places of worship · 6 playgrounds · 5 swimming pools · 4 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
  • Great for outdoor family life — 71 parks mapped in suburb, 6 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 55 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 13 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
55/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.05
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.27
Parks per 1,000 residents
3.84
Food & drink(5)
  • The High Horse CafeCafe

    4 Cotswold Crescent

  • Domino'sFast food
  • McDonald'sFast food

    10 Bayview Road

  • D'Angelo Estate VineyardRestaurant
  • Thai@OfficerRestaurant
Shopping(3)
  • 7-ElevenConvenience store

    397 Princes Highway

  • Reddy ExpressConvenience store
Community(9)
  • Kurmboon Child And Family CentreCommunity centre
  • Minaret Family Learning CentreKindergarten

    67-69 Tivendale Road, Officer

  • Heritage College Officer CampusSchool

    66 Starling Road

  • Minaret College Officer CampusSchool

    67 Tivendale Road

  • Officer Primary SchoolSchool

    13-23 Tivendale Road

  • OneSchool Global Berwick CampusSchool

    30 Starling Road

  • Orchard Park Primary SchoolSchool

    291 Pink Hill Boulevard

  • St Brigid's Primary SchoolSchool

    25 Bayview Road

  • St Margaret's Berwick Grammar Officer CampusSchool

    80 Tivendale Road

Health & services(2)
  • Officer Family Medical ClinicClinic

    340 Princes Highway

  • TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy

    340 Princes Highway

Sport & outdoors(39)
  • Hicks ReservePark
  • Hillstowe Central ParkPark
  • Park (24)
  • Hedgevale Drive PlaygroundPlayground
  • Playground (5)
  • Cricket NetsSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (5)
Transport(10)

7 bus stops · 3 train stations

Other(22)
  • D'Angelo Estate Vineyard Cellar DoorAlcohol
  • Bench (13)
  • Bicycle Parking (2)
  • Drinking water
  • Officer Fire BrigadeFire station
  • Garden (6)
  • Parking (27)
  • Parking Space
  • 7-ElevenPetrol station
  • 7-ElevenPetrol station

    397 Princes Highway

  • Mobil 7-ElevenPetrol station

    496 Princes Highway, Officer

  • ShellPetrol station
  • Officer Union ChurchPlace of worship
  • Public toilets
  • Dorevitch PathologySample Collection

    340 Princes Highway

  • Shelter (6)
  • Aviva Communities OfficerSocial Facility
  • Social Facility
  • Stadium (3)
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Track (2)
  • Waste Basket

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

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Beaconsfield Nature Conservation ReserveNature reserve
  • Comely Banks Recreation ReservePark
  • Dragon ParkPark
  • Hicks ReservePark
  • Hillstowe Central ParkPark
  • Officer District ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
78
Parks (OSM)
71

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

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Officer Union Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
9
Nearest hospital
Monash Health Casey Hospital (5.8 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Dorevitch PathologyPrinces HighwaySample_Collection
  • GIG RadiologyCardinia RoadDoctor
  • Officer Family Medical ClinicPrinces HighwayClinic
  • Officer Medical CentreCardinia RoadDoctor
  • Officer Skin Cancer CentreCardinia RoadDoctor
  • Rise Medical CentreDoctor
  • TerryWhite ChemmartPrinces HighwayPharmacy
  • The Dermatology ClinicCardinia RoadDoctor
  • Trident Medical CentreRix RoadClinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
626
Participants per 1,000 residents
26.7

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).

159 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works (car park)
    19 STATION STREET OFFICER 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land and removal of native vegetation
    625 BROWN ROAD OFFICER 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of Outdoor Spa & Safety barrier (LSIO overlay)
    114 OFFICER ROAD OFFICER 3809Lapsed
  • Subdivision of land
    RIX ROAD OFFICER 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works (dwelling) within the Significant Landscape Overlay ¿ Schedule 6
    11 EASTBOURNE CRESCENT OFFICER 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to the planning permit (preamble, masterplan & design guidelines)
    64 RIX ROAD OFFICER 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • I am applying for a Self Serve Laundromat to be fitted out in a new premises
    STROUD ROAD OFFICER 3809Withdrawn
  • T190787-3 APP
    104 TIVENDALE ROAD OFFICER 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The removal of one native tree.
    TIMBERTOP BOULEVARD OFFICER 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Deck Addition
    20 SIDING AVENUE OFFICER 3809Withdrawn

  • July 2021

  • Creation of Easement
    2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 & 20 MILNE WALK OFFICER 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Planning Permit T160614 for use and development of an education centre (Primary and secondary school), childcare centre and associated signage, in stages
    67-69 TIVENDALE ROAD OFFICER 3809Withdrawn
  • Proposed veranda to be built outside the Building Envelope.
    50 VIRIDIAN AVENUE OFFICER 3809No permit required
  • Alterations and additions to a dwelling and associated works
    286 O`NEIL ROAD OFFICER 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Permit amended in accordance with VCAT reference P1790-2020
    104 TIVENDALE ROAD OFFICER 3809Permit issued by the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with a Store (outbuilding)
    416 PRINCES HIGHWAY OFFICER 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • creation of easement
    2-10 SHREW WALK & 61-81 FLANAGAN AVE OFFICER 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct a shed in the rear of our property, at a size of no bigger than 18sqm.
    6 DUNCOMBE AVENUE OFFICER 3809Withdrawn

  • June 2021

  • Creation of Easement
    2 TINKER WALK OFFICER 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots
    64 STARLING ROAD OFFICER 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land
    437 PRINCES HIGHWAY OFFICER 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of te land for a Medical Centre and Child Care Centre and, car parking reduction
    44 RIX ROAD OFFICER 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (decking) associated with a dwelling
    15 ROSEBROOK RISE OFFICER 3809No permit required
  • Subdivision of Land into Four Lots, in accordance with the approved Development Permit / Plans.
    20 Siding AvenueWithdrawn
  • Re-subdivision of the land into three (3) lots
    544 BROWN ROAD OFFICER 3809In progress
  • Multi lot staged subdivision, access to a road zone category 1, earthworks, road works, creation of a reserve, creation of easement (E-3, E-6 & E-7) and removal of easements (E-1 on LP210795 and E-6 on PS407947R)
    SIDING AVENUE OFFICER 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (dwelling) within the Bushfire Management Overlay
    18 OAKRIND RISE OFFICER 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a display home and reduction in the car parking
    PRINCES HIGHWAY (PROPOSED 27 WINNOWS STREET) OFFICER 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Correction Amendment - Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots
    1 STATION STREET OFFICER 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Native vegetation removal
    66 BAYVIEW ROAD OFFICER 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Subdivision of land
    90 MCMULLEN ROAD OFFICER 3809Lapsed
  • Amendment to plans
    47 TIMBERTOP BOULEVARD OFFICER 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of promotional signage
    496 Princes HighwayWithdrawn
  • Subdivision of land and associated works
    64 MCMULLEN ROAD OFFICER 3809In progress
  • Subdivision of land and, buildings and works within the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    66 BAYVIEW ROAD OFFICER 3809In progress

  • April 2021

  • Development of the land for a dwelling and outbuilding, with associated earthworks and vegetation removal
    410 DICKIE ROAD OFFICER 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • T180224-1 APP - Amended Planning Permit Application Temporary hard surface play area, install natural turf, construct 20 metres of road.
    67-69 TIVENDALE ROAD OFFICER 3809Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works (dwelling) within the Significant Landscape Overlay ¿ Schedule 6
    17 Eastbourne CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 21 units, and 6 warehouses
    450 PRINCES HIGHWAY OFFICER 3809In progress
  • Use of land for a retail premises (Wig shop)
    416 Princes HighwayWithdrawn

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

8 active roadworks / incidents

  • Council Works activities occurring between 07/08/2026 and 07/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, DENTON DRIVE06 Aug 2026 – 06 Nov 2026
  • Council Works activities occurring between 30/05/2025 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CARDINIA ROAD, PRINCES HIGHWAY29 May 2025 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Council Works activities occurring between 30/05/2025 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.DAMON STREET, CARDINIA ROAD29 May 2025 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Council Works activities occurring between 30/05/2025 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CARDINIA ROAD, ARENA PARADE29 May 2025 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Council Works activities occurring between 30/05/2025 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CARDINIA ROAD, ARENA PARADE29 May 2025 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Council Works activities occurring between 30/05/2025 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.DAMON STREET, CARDINIA ROAD29 May 2025 – 30 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES FREEWAY, MONASH FREEWAY29 Jan 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES FREEWAY, MONASH FREEWAY29 Jan 2025 – 29 Sep 2026

Data sources & freshness

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

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
La Trobe
Member of Parliament
Jason WOOD (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
115,425
Turnout (2025)
93.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+6.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 52.1%Labor 47.9%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.0 km away).

Coalition 49.6%Labor 50.4%

2.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +9.1 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • OfficerLabor 49.9% · Coalition 50.1% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
  • Officer NorthLabor 56.3% · Coalition 43.7% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
  • Officer CentralLabor 53.3% · Coalition 46.7% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
  • Pakenham ShearwaterLabor 54.5% · Coalition 45.5% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
  • Beaconsfield (La Trobe)Labor 44.4% · Coalition 55.6% TPP (2025)3.4 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.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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