# Economy & Advantage — 2609, ACT

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

Area: 2609, ACT (Postcode)

An overall advantage score of 871 puts postcode 2609 among the most disadvantaged areas in the country. Residents here generally have much less access to the money, resources and job skills typically found in other parts of the region.

The area ranks very low for overall advantage, scoring a 1 out of 10. This is driven by low scores for both education and job skills, as well as limited access to money and resources.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 1 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 1 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 1 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 2 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 871 | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2609/2609-act/topic/economy-advantage