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Redland City SEIFA Index of Disadvantage measures the relative level of socio-economic disadvantage based
on a range of Census characteristics. It is a good place to start to get a general view of the relative level of
disadvantage in one area compared to others and is used to advocate for an area based on its level of
disadvantage.
The index is derived from attributes that reflect disadvantage such as low income, low educational attainment,
high unemployment, and jobs in relatively unskilled occupations. When targeting services to disadvantaged
communities, 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. A lower score on the index means a higher
level of disadvantage.
The percentile column indicates the approximate position of this small area in a ranked list of Australia’s
suburbs and localities. It’s meant to give an 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.
Learn more about SEIFA and how it is used for funding and advocacy here.

Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage

Redland City's small areas and benchmark areas

Area 2016 index Percentile

Mount Cotton 1,097.4 96

Sheldon 1,089.8 94
Thornlands 1,069.8 87
Wellington Point 1,066.9 85
Ormiston 1,063.8 84
Birkdale 1,047.5 75
Redland Bay 1,044.1 73
Redland City Mainland 1,038.5 69
Redland City 1,027.0 62
Victoria Point 1,023.2 60
South East Queensland 1,014.6 54
Capalaba 1,014.1 54
Alexandra Hills 1,013.3 53
Greater Brisbane 1,013.0 53
Cleveland 1,010.7 52
Australia 1,001.9 46
Thorneside 998.7 44
Queensland 996.0 43
North Stradbroke Island 934.4 17
Coochiemudlo Island 920.2 13
Southern Moreton Bay Islands 813.5 3

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id , the
population experts.

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