Maryborough Surrounds · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.
Population growth of 4.3% since the last census marks a modest shift for Maryborough Surrounds. However, the area faces significant economic challenges, with an overall advantage score of 886 that is lower than about 91% of similar places. This reflects a community where many people struggle to access the same money and resources as those in other parts of the country.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Maryborough Surrounds — lower than 99% of areas.
| Maryborough Surrounds | 1 |
|---|---|
| 3472, VIC | 1 |
SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.
The area is among the most disadvantaged in the country, ranking in the bottom 10% for overall advantage. Low scores for education and job skills, which are smaller than about 80% of similar areas, further highlight these economic hurdles.
1
Lower 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.
2
Lower than 86% 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.
3
Lower than 71% 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.
2
Lower than 86% 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.
886
Lower than 90% 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 grew by 4.3% since 2021, which is around the middle for its level. This growth rate remains well below the Victorian figure of 8.0%.
5,714
Lower than 76% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Estimated resident population (ABS), 2025.
4.3%
Lower than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Population growth since the 2021 Census, from ABS annual estimates.
Operating businesses and dwellings approved.
Local business activity is relatively low, with 431 businesses operating in the area. This is smaller than about 79% of similar regions.
431
Lower than 79% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Maryborough Surrounds [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/201031017/maryborough-surrounds/topic/economy-advantage
