Parkes Shire
SEIFA by Local Government Area
SEIFA Index of Disadvantage for Parkes Shire in 2021 was 945.8.
The Parkes Shire Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) measure the relative level of socio-economic disadvantage and/or advantage based on a range of Census characteristics. Two of the SEIFA indexes: the Index of Relative Socio-Economic Disadvantage (IRSD) and the Index of Relative Socio-Economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD) can be selected below.
Index of Relative Socio-Economic Disadvantage (IRSD)
This index contains only disadvantage indicators (e.g. unemployment, low incomes or education levels, single parent families, low skilled occupations, poor English proficiency), so is best used to distinguish between disadvantaged areas, but doesn’t differentiate between those areas which are highly advantaged, and those just lacking a lot of disadvantage (with population close to the middle). This index is most commonly used for funding allocations and advocacy, because it highlights the areas of most need.
Index of Relative Socio-Economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD)
This index contains indicators of disadvantage as well as additional indicators of advantage (e.g. professional occupations, high income, higher education levels, high rent, large dwellings), Characteristics are also weighted differently than the IRSD, so areas do score differently on either measure. Often the IRSAD index will show a more “spread out” distribution with a greater range of scores from very high to very low, due to its ability to measure advantage above the average level.
SEIFA indexes are a good place to start to get a general view of the relative level of disadvantage in one area compared to others, but it is important to also look at these underlying characteristics as they can differ markedly between areas with similar SEIFA scores and shed light on the type of disadvantage being experienced.
A higher score on the index means a lower level of disadvantage or (in the case of IRSAD only) a higher level of advantage. A lower score on the index means a higher level of disadvantage on both indexes, and a lack of advantage on the IRSAD.
The percentile column indicates the approximate position of this small area in a ranked list of Australia’s suburbs and localities in 2021. It's meant to give a broad indication of where the area sits within the whole nation. A higher number indicates a higher socio-economic status. For instance, a percentile of 72 indicates that approximately 72% of Australia’s suburbs have a SEIFA index lower than this area (more disadvantaged), while 28% are higher. This applies a comparison to suburbs even when the index concerned doesn’t relate to a suburb.
Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | |||||
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Local Government Areas in New South Wales | |||||
2021 Local Government Area | 2021 Index | ||||
Woollahra | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,110 | |
Mosman | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,110 | |
Ku-ring-gai | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,108 | |
Lane Cove | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,105 | |
Hunters Hill | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,101 | |
The Hills Shire | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,098 | |
North Sydney | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,096 | |
Waverley | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,092 | |
Northern Beaches | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,089 | |
Hornsby | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,082 | |
Sutherland Shire | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,079 | |
Willoughby | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,075 | |
Kiama | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,070 | |
Canada Bay | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,067 | |
Yass Valley | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,065 | |
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,061 | |
Randwick | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,059 | |
Inner West | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,057 | |
Ryde | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,055 | |
Blue Mountains | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,048 | |
Unincorporated NSW | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,046 | |
Wingecarribee | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,046 | |
Camden | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,045 | |
Wollondilly | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,041 | |
Sydney | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,031 | |
Parramatta | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,030 | |
Hawkesbury | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,026 | |
Cabonne | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,023 | |
Upper Lachlan Shire | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,022 | |
Byron | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,021 | |
Snowy Monaro Regional | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,020 | |
Ballina | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,015 | |
Newcastle | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,012 | |
Georges River | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,011 | |
Strathfield | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,011 | |
Dungog | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,009 | |
Bayside (NSW) | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,004 | |
Lake Macquarie | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,004 | |
Wollongong | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 1,000 | |
Greater Hume Shire | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 999 | |
Singleton | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 998 | |
Murray River | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 998 | |
Orange | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 997 | |
Central Coast (NSW) | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 994 | |
Bland | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 993 | |
Walcha | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 993 | |
Bathurst Regional | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 992 | |
Penrith | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 991 | |
Blayney | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 991 | |
Uralla | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 990 | |
Wagga Wagga | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 989 | |
Tweed | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 989 | |
Maitland | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 989 | |
Blacktown | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 987 | |
Bega Valley | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 986 | |
Dubbo Regional | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 986 | |
Port Macquarie-Hastings | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 985 | |
Eurobodalla | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 985 | |
Coolamon | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 983 | |
Murrumbidgee | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 983 | |
Shellharbour | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 983 | |
Port Stephens | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 982 | |
Bellingen | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 981 | |
Armidale Regional | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 980 | |
Shoalhaven | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 980 | |
Mid-Western Regional | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 979 | |
Oberon | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 978 | |
Burwood | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 977 | |
Lockhart | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 976 | |
Upper Hunter Shire | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 975 | |
Griffith | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 974 | |
Wentworth | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 974 | |
Carrathool | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 973 | |
Coffs Harbour | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 972 | |
Goulburn Mulwaree | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 972 | |
Temora | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 972 | |
Federation | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 969 | |
Forbes | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 969 | |
Albury | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 968 | |
Gunnedah | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 967 | |
Edward River | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 967 | |
Bogan | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 966 | |
Berrigan | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 966 | |
Lismore | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 966 | |
Cobar | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 965 | |
Narrabri | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 964 | |
Warren | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 962 | |
Tamworth Regional | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 961 | |
Weddin | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 961 | |
Balranald | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 960 | |
Narromine | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 958 | |
Gwydir | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 957 | |
Hay | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 956 | |
Hilltops | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 954 | |
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 953 | |
Snowy Valleys | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 953 | |
Lachlan | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 950 | |
Leeton | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 949 | |
Campbelltown (NSW) | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 948 | |
Bourke | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 947 | |
Parkes Shire | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 946 | 1 |
Parkes | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 946 | |
Mid-Coast | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 943 | |
Moree Plains | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 940 | |
Clarence Valley | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 940 | |
Cessnock | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 939 | |
Muswellbrook | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 937 | |
Lithgow | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 935 | |
Junee | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 934 | |
Cowra | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 932 | |
Liverpool | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 931 | |
Gilgandra | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 930 | |
Narrandera | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 929 | |
Inverell | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 928 | |
Warrumbungle Shire | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 927 | |
Liverpool Plains | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 926 | |
Richmond Valley | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 924 | |
Kyogle | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 921 | |
Nambucca Valley | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 920 | |
Tenterfield | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 920 | |
Canterbury-Bankstown | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 917 | |
Broken Hill | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 913 | |
Glen Innes Severn | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 906 | |
Cumberland | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 904 | |
Kempsey | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 903 | |
Walgett | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 888 | |
Coonamble | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 883 | |
Central Darling | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 827 | |
Brewarrina | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 818 | |
Fairfield | 40000 | 40004 | Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage | 814 | |
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2021. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)