Manningham · Council (LGA)
How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.
Manningham ranks among the most advantaged areas in the country, reaching the highest possible score for overall advantage. This wealth is backed by a strong foundation of education and job skills, making it one of the most prosperous local government areas in Victoria.
All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Manningham — higher than 99% of areas.
SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.
The area achieves a top score of 10 for overall advantage, as well as for its residents' access to money and education. Its overall advantage score of 1,075 is among the largest at this level, far exceeding the national average.
10
Higher than 99% 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.
10
Higher than 99% 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.
10
Higher than 99% 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.
10
Higher than 99% 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.
1,075
Higher than 91% 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.
With a population of 132,912, Manningham grew by 5.6% since the last census. This increase was higher than most similar areas, though it sat a little below the Victorian figure of 8.0%.
132,912
Higher than 86% of council (lga) areas.
Estimated resident population (ABS), 2025.
5.6%
Higher than 68% of council (lga) areas.
Population growth since the 2021 Census, from ABS annual estimates.
Operating businesses and dwellings approved.
There are 15,386 businesses operating in the area, ranking it among the largest at this level. This activity is mirrored in the building sector, with 461 approved dwellings, a figure larger than about 81% of similar areas.
15,386
Higher than 86% of council (lga) areas.
Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.
461
Higher than 80% of council (lga) areas.
Dwelling units approved in 2024-25 (ABS Building Approvals).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Manningham [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA24210/manningham/topic/economy-advantage
