# Economy & Advantage — 2601, ACT

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

Area: 2601, ACT (Postcode)

A top score of 10 for overall advantage marks postcode 2601 as one of the most prosperous areas in the country. This high standing is driven by a population with some of the highest levels of education and job skills in Australia.

While residents have among the highest education and job skills levels in the nation, their access to money and resources is much lower than in 90% of similar areas. Despite this gap, the area remains among the least disadvantaged in Australia with a typical advantage score of 1,165.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 10 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 10 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 1 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 10 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,165 | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2601/2601-act/topic/economy-advantage