Crows Nest - Waverton · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.
A massive gap in overall advantage separates Crows Nest - Waverton from most other areas, where it ranks among the highest in the nation. With an overall advantage score of 1,167, this area is far above the national average and stands out for its exceptional levels of education and professional skills.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Crows Nest - Waverton — higher than 99% of areas.
| Crows Nest - Waverton | 10 |
|---|---|
| 2065, NSW | 10 |
SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.
The area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 out of 10 for both overall advantage and education and job skills. This puts it among the largest at this level across all areas.
10
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) 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.
10
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) 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.
5
Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) 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.
10
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) 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.
1,167
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) 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.
Annual population estimates and change since the census.
The population has grown by 5.8% since 2021, which is higher than most areas and about the same as the New South Wales figure of 6.1%. There are now 19,092 people living here.
19,092
Higher than 85% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Estimated resident population (ABS), 2025.
5.8%
Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Population growth since the 2021 Census, from ABS annual estimates.
Operating businesses and dwellings approved.
Crows Nest - Waverton is a major hub for activity, with 2,791 businesses, ranking it among the largest areas at this level.
2,791
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Crows Nest - Waverton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/121041414/crows-nest-waverton/topic/economy-advantage
