Bridgetown-Greenbushes · Council (LGA)
How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.
A score of 8 for access to money and resources puts Bridgetown-Greenbushes in a strong position compared to most similar areas. The region is generally well-off, with a typical advantage score of 962 that sits above the majority of comparable places. This stability is matched by a growing population and a steady base of local businesses.
All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Bridgetown-Greenbushes — higher than 57% of areas.
SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.
The area is more advantaged than about 60% of similar places, with a general advantage score of 6. This is supported by a high level of access to resources and a score of 6 for education and job skills.
6
Higher than 57% 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.
7
Higher than 64% 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.
8
Higher than 71% 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.
6
Higher than 57% 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.
962
Higher than 58% 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.
Population growth has reached 10.3% since 2021, which is much higher than most similar areas and about the same as the Western Australian figure.
5,931
Lower than 66% of council (lga) areas.
Estimated resident population (ABS), 2025.
10.3%
Higher than 88% of council (lga) areas.
Population growth since the 2021 Census, from ABS annual estimates.
Operating businesses and dwellings approved.
There are 532 businesses operating in the area, though this is smaller than about 68% of similar regions. Recent activity remains modest, with 28 new dwellings approved.
532
Lower than 68% of council (lga) areas.
Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.
28
Lower than 60% of council (lga) areas.
Dwelling units approved in 2024-25 (ABS Building Approvals).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Bridgetown-Greenbushes [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA50840/bridgetown-greenbushes/topic/economy-advantage
