# Economy & Advantage — 3588, VIC

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

Area: 3588, VIC (Postcode)

A low overall advantage score of 903 marks postcode 3588 as a disadvantaged area. Most residents face significant hurdles, with a small number of people having access to higher education and professional job skills compared to the rest of the country.

Overall advantage is much lower than in about 80% of all areas. This is driven by a lack of education and job skills, which is smaller than in 90% of similar areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 2 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 3 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 5 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 1 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 903 | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3588/3588-vic/topic/economy-advantage