# Economy & Advantage — Cunderdin

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

Area: Cunderdin (Council (LGA))

A population drop of 3.1% since the last census marks a challenging period for Cunderdin. While the area is generally more advantaged than 60% of similar places, it is currently seeing very little growth in its population or new building projects.

The typical resident has a fair level of access to money and resources, with an overall advantage score of 964. This puts the area in a better position than about 60% of similar places, and it is notably less disadvantaged than 80% of other areas.

Population growth has been among the lowest for similar areas, falling by 3.1%. This is far below the Western Australian increase of 10.7%.

There are 199 businesses operating in Cunderdin, which is fewer than most similar areas. This low business count is mirrored in the housing market, where only 9 new dwellings were approved.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 6 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 8 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 6 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 5 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 964 | — |
| Population estimate | 1,299 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | -3.1% | — |
| Businesses | 199 | — |
| Dwellings approved | 9 | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA52450/cunderdin/topic/economy-advantage