Indicator
Economic resources (IER decile)
ABS Index of Economic Resources, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for economic resources in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IER reflects the income, housing costs, dwelling size and assets of households, so a higher decile means relatively greater economic resources.
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 ier decile varies across Australia.
Highest areas
SA2 areas with the highest ier decile (latest data).
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Frequently asked questions
How is Economic resources (IER decile) measured?
ABS Index of Economic Resources, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for economic resources in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IER reflects the income, housing costs, dwelling size and assets of households, so a higher decile means relatively greater economic resources. 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 Economic resources (IER decile) vary across Australia?
Across the 2,354 SA2 areas with data, Economic resources (IER decile) ranges from 1 to 10, with a typical (median) area at 6.
Where can I see Economic resources (IER decile) for my area?
Use the interactive map to compare Economic resources (IER 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). Economic resources (IER decile) [Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA)]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/seifa-ier-decile