# Economy & Advantage — 3498, VIC

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

Area: 3498, VIC (Postcode)

A middle-of-the-road living standard defines postcode 3498, where the overall advantage score of 974 is slightly below the national average. While residents generally have a fair amount of money and resources, their access to higher education and job skills is lower than in many other similar areas.

People here have a score of 7 for access to money and resources, which is higher than about 70% of similar areas. However, education and job skills are lower, with a score of 4 that is smaller than about 60% of comparable places.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 5 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 7 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 7 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 4 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 974 | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3498/3498-vic/topic/economy-advantage