Uraidla - Summertown · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Economy & Advantage in Uraidla - Summertown

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

A score of 9 for overall advantage puts Uraidla - Summertown among the most prosperous areas in the region. Residents generally have very high levels of education and job skills, and the area is among the least disadvantaged across the country.

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📍 Uraidla - Summertown, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Uraidla - Summertown sits — Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

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All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Uraidla - Summertown — higher than 86% of areas.

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) compared with the state and national average
Uraidla - Summertown9
5136, SA 9

Socio-economic advantage

SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.

The typical resident has an advantage score of 1,081, which is higher than about 82% of similar areas. This reflects a strong standing in both access to resources and professional qualifications.

9

Higher than 86% 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.

9

Higher than 86% 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.

9

Higher 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.

1,081

Higher than 81% 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.

Population growth

Annual population estimates and change since the census.

Population grew by 6.6% since 2021, a rate that is higher than most areas and a little above the South Australian figure of 5.6%.

Business & building

Operating businesses and dwellings approved.

There are 630 businesses operating in the area, which is fewer than about 67% of similar regions.

630

Lower than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.

Sources

  • Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
  • Regional Population (Estimated Resident Population) — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2024 (CC BY 4.0).
  • Counts of Australian Businesses & Building Approvals — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2025 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Uraidla - Summertown [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/401021010/uraidla-summertown/topic/economy-advantage