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Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile)

ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the least disadvantaged. IRSD focuses on disadvantage alone (low income, low education, unemployment, unskilled occupations), so a higher decile means relatively less disadvantage.

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 irsd decile varies across Australia.

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

Highest areas

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

  1. Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra 10
  2. Googong 10
  3. Queanbeyan Surrounds 10
  4. Yass Surrounds 10
  5. Helensburgh 10
  6. Thirroul - Austinmer - Coalcliff 10

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Frequently asked questions

How is Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) measured?

ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the least disadvantaged. IRSD focuses on disadvantage alone (low income, low education, unemployment, unskilled occupations), so a higher decile means relatively less disadvantage. 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 Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) vary across Australia?

Across the 2,353 SA2 areas with data, Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) ranges from 1 to 10, with a typical (median) area at 6.

Where can I see Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD 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). Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) [Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA)]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/seifa-irsd-decile