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Education & occupation (IEO decile)

ABS Index of Education and Occupation, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for education and occupation in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IEO reflects residents' qualifications and the skill level of their jobs, so a higher decile means a more highly educated and skilled workforce.

About this measure

Source: Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) (Australian Bureau of Statistics), 2021, CC BY 4.0. Explore the map below for local values.

Explore on the map

See how ieo decile varies across Australia.

By block (sa1) By statistical area 2 (sa2) By postcode By council (lga)

Highest areas

SA2 areas with the highest ieo decile (latest data).

  1. West Pennant Hills 10
  2. Castle Hill - West 10
  3. Cherrybrook 10
  4. Kellyville - West 10
  5. Banksmeadow 10
  6. Petersham - Stanmore 10

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Frequently asked questions

How is Education & occupation (IEO decile) measured?

ABS Index of Education and Occupation, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for education and occupation in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IEO reflects residents' qualifications and the skill level of their jobs, so a higher decile means a more highly educated and skilled workforce. It is calculated as a percentage of the relevant population or dwellings, so it can be compared fairly between large and small areas.

How does Education & occupation (IEO decile) vary across Australia?

Across the 2,366 SA2 areas with data, Education & occupation (IEO decile) ranges from 1 to 10, with a typical (median) area at 6.

Where can I see Education & occupation (IEO decile) for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Education & occupation (IEO decile) down to block (sa1) and statistical area 2 (sa2) level, or search any suburb, postcode or council area to see its value in context against state and national figures.

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Education & occupation (IEO decile) [Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA)]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/seifa-ieo-decile