# Economy & Advantage — 2018, NSW

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

Area: 2018, NSW (Postcode)

A score of 9 for education and job skills marks postcode 2018 as a highly qualified area. While residents here have an overall advantage score of 1,064, which is larger than about 84% of similar areas, there is a stark gap between their professional skills and their direct access to money and resources.

Education and job skills are a major strength, ranking higher than about 90% of similar areas. However, the area's access to money and resources is much lower, scoring just 2, which is smaller than about 80% of other areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 9 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 6 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 2 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 9 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,064 | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2018/2018-nsw/topic/economy-advantage