# Economy & Advantage — Etheridge

How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.

Area: Etheridge (Council (LGA))

A score of 6 for overall advantage puts Etheridge in a better position than about 60% of similar areas. While the region generally keeps pace with others, its growth is very slow and the number of local businesses is low.

The typical resident has a decent level of education and job skills, with a score of 6 that is higher than about 60% of similar areas. However, access to money and resources is lower, sitting at 4.

Growth has almost stalled in Etheridge, with the population increasing by only 0.4% since 2021. This is well below the Queensland rate of 8.7%.

Economic activity is limited, with 220 businesses in the area. There were no new dwellings approved, a figure smaller than about 90% of similar areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 6 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 6 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 4 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 6 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 961 | — |
| Population estimate | 727 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 0.4% | — |
| Businesses | 220 | — |
| Dwellings approved | 0 | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA33100/etheridge/topic/economy-advantage