# Economy & Advantage — 5242, SA

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

Area: 5242, SA (Postcode)

A score of 9 for access to money and resources marks postcode 5242 as an area of high economic advantage. This region is more affluent than about 90% of similar places, with strong results across education and overall wealth.

Residents here have high levels of education and job skills, scoring 8 out of 10. This helps explain why the area is among the least disadvantaged in the country and has a typical advantage score of 1,051, which is above the national figure.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 9 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 10 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 9 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 8 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,051 | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5242/5242-sa/topic/economy-advantage