Abbotsford · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.
Growth has surged in Abbotsford, where the population jumped 11.4% since the last census. This is a highly advantaged area with a typical overall score of 1,127, which is among the largest in the country. Residents are exceptionally well-qualified, helping the suburb stand out for its high levels of education and job skills.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Abbotsford — higher than 99% of areas.
| Abbotsford | 10 |
|---|---|
| 3067, VIC | 10 |
SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.
The area ranks among the largest for overall advantage and job skills, scoring a 10 out of 10 in both. However, access to money and resources is lower, with a score of 3 that is smaller than about 70% of similar 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.
9
Higher 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.
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.
1,127
Higher than 93% 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.
Population growth has been much higher than most areas, rising 11.4% since 2021. This increase is well above the Victorian figure of 8.0%.
10,316
Lower than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Estimated resident population (ABS), 2025.
11.4%
Higher than 85% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Population growth since the 2021 Census, from ABS annual estimates.
Operating businesses and dwellings approved.
Abbotsford is a hub for local industry, with 1,735 businesses. This is larger than about 82% of similar areas.
1,735
Higher than 82% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Abbotsford [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/206071139/abbotsford/topic/economy-advantage
