3220, VIC · Postcode

Economy & Advantage in 3220, VIC

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

Strong growth in overall advantage has seen postcode 3220 move into the top 10% of areas nationwide. This gain is driven by a highly skilled population, with a typical advantage score of 1,067 that sits well above the national average.

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Where 3220, VIC sits — Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

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All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3220, VIC — higher than 86% of areas.

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) compared with the state and national average
3220, VIC9
Greater Geelong 8

Socio-economic advantage

SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.

People here are among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and job skills. While access to money is still better than in 60% of similar areas, the high levels of education are a standout feature.

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Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the 10% most advantaged. IRSAD summarises both advantage and disadvantage, so a high score reflects relatively many high-income, well-educated households and few low-income, low-skill ones.

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Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the least disadvantaged. IRSD focuses on disadvantage alone (low income, low education, unemployment, unskilled occupations), so a higher decile means relatively less disadvantage.

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Higher than 57% of postcode areas.

ABS Index of Economic Resources, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for economic resources in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IER reflects the income, housing costs, dwelling size and assets of households, so a higher decile means relatively greater economic resources.

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Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

ABS Index of Education and Occupation, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for education and occupation in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IEO reflects residents' qualifications and the skill level of their jobs, so a higher decile means a more highly educated and skilled workforce.

1,067

Higher than 84% of postcode areas.

ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a raw index score (standardised so the Australian average is about 1000). Higher scores indicate relatively greater advantage; lower scores greater disadvantage.

Sources

  • Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in 3220, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3220/3220-vic/topic/economy-advantage