# Economy & Advantage — Denmark

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

Area: Denmark (Council (LGA))

Higher levels of advantage than about 70% of similar areas define Denmark. Residents here generally have a strong head start, with a typical advantage score of 981. This is underpinned by a highly skilled community, where education and job skills are better than 90% of other areas at this level.

Most residents have good access to money and resources, scoring 7 out of 10. This high level of education and skill helps push the overall advantage score above the national average.

The population grew by 6.0% since 2021, which is higher than most similar areas. However, this is well below the Western Australian growth rate of 10.7%.

There are 793 businesses operating in the area. Despite this, the number of approved dwellings is larger than about 54% of similar areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 7 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 7 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 7 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 9 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 981 | — |
| Population estimate | 6,858 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 6.0% | — |
| Businesses | 793 | — |
| Dwellings approved | 58 | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA52730/denmark/topic/economy-advantage