Georges River · Council (LGA)
How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.
Population growth of 7.3% since 2021 has seen Georges River expand faster than most areas. This growth is happening in a highly advantaged region where the typical resident has strong access to education and job skills. With over 17,500 businesses, the area is a significant economic hub within Greater Sydney.
All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Georges River — higher than 86% of areas.
SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.
The area is very advantaged, scoring a 9 out of 10 overall, which is higher than about 90% of similar areas. This is driven by education and job skills, which are also rated at 9, making the area much more qualified than most.
9
Higher than 86% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the 10% most advantaged. IRSAD summarises both advantage and disadvantage, so a high score reflects relatively many high-income, well-educated households and few low-income, low-skill ones.
8
Higher than 71% of council (lga) areas.
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.
7
Higher than 64% of council (lga) areas.
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.
9
Higher than 86% of council (lga) areas.
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.
1,048
Higher than 87% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a raw index score (standardised so the Australian average is about 1000). Higher scores indicate relatively greater advantage; lower scores greater disadvantage.
Annual population estimates and change since the census.
The population has grown by 7.3% since 2021, which is much higher than most areas. This increase is a little above the New South Wales figure of 6.1%.
163,919
Higher than 86% of council (lga) areas.
Estimated resident population (ABS), 2025.
7.3%
Higher than 77% of council (lga) areas.
Population growth since the 2021 Census, from ABS annual estimates.
Operating businesses and dwellings approved.
Georges River is home to 17,533 businesses, one of the largest totals for its type. There is also significant building activity, with 721 new dwellings approved, a figure larger than about 88% of similar areas.
17,533
Higher than 86% of council (lga) areas.
Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.
721
Higher than 86% of council (lga) areas.
Dwelling units approved in 2024-25 (ABS Building Approvals).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Georges River [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA12930/georges-river/topic/economy-advantage
