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2088, NSW

9 km²

2088, NSW stands out for an exceptionally well-educated community, with high household incomes.

It's also marked by more residents than most areas and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 2088, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population28,329▲ +3.2%since 2011 Median age45 yrs▲ +12.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.3%People aged 65 and over21.9%Children under 1516.3%People in a de facto relationship11.5%▲ +30.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (22%).

Older adults (45–64)28.1%

Young adults (25–44)23.2%

Seniors (65+)21.9%

Children (0–14)16.3%

Youth (15–24)10.5%

Marital status

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (9%).

Married50%
Never married33%
Divorced9%
Widowed5%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 77%, followed by England (11%) and China (3%).

Australia61.5%

England8.5%

China2.5%

New Zealand2.5%

South Africa1.8%

India0.8%

Philippines0.6%

Italy0.6%

Vietnam0.3%

Nepal0.3%

Ancestry

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (23%) and Irish (12%).

English41.0%

Australian26.8%

Irish14.3%

Scottish12.4%

Chinese6.2%

Italian4.1%

German4.1%

Greek1.9%

Dutch1.6%

Indian1.6%

Language

People using another language at home16.5%

Language used at home

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is English only at 93%, followed by Mandarin (3%) and Cantonese (1%).

English only80.0%

Mandarin3.0%

Cantonese1.0%

Italian0.8%

Greek0.7%

Hindi0.3%

Arabic0.3%

Vietnamese0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion40.7%

Religious affiliation

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 53%, followed by No religion (43%) and Buddhism (2%).

Christianity53%
No religion43%
Buddhism2%
Hinduism1%
Judaism1%
Islam1%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1284.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher54.6%

Highest year of school

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 88%, followed by Year 10 (7%) and Year 11 (3%).

Year 1284.2%

Year 106.6%

Year 113.0%

Year 9 or below1.8%

Highest qualification level

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 50%, followed by Postgraduate degree (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Bachelor degree45.0%

Postgraduate degree20.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.6%

Certificate III / IV6.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.5%

Certificate I / II0.6%

Field of qualification

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is Management & commerce at 35%, followed by Society & culture (21%) and Health (10%).

Management & commerce32.1%

Society & culture19.4%

Health9.0%

Creative arts6.6%

Engineering & related6.3%

Education5.7%

Natural & physical sciences3.8%

Architecture & building3.4%

Information technology2.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,487▲ +33.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,892▲ +17.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$4,502▲ +58.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week36.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week46.4%

Household income distribution

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 39%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (25%) and $650–$1,499 (16%).

$4,000 or more37.2%

$1,500–$2,99923.7%

$650–$1,49915.3%

Under $6509.4%

$3,000–$3,9999.2%

Personal income distribution

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is Under $650 at 27%, followed by $3,000 or more (25%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

Under $65026.2%

$3,000 or more24.3%

$1,500–$2,99923.1%

$650–$1,49921.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition23.7%People with a mental health condition5.9%People needing help with daily activities3.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is None at 75%, followed by One condition (18%) and Two conditions (5%).

None70.6%

One condition17.4%

Two conditions4.6%

Three or more1.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is Arthritis at 18%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Other condition (17%).

Arthritis6.8%

Asthma6.8%

Other condition6.5%

Mental health5.9%

Heart disease3.9%

Cancer3.6%

Diabetes2.2%

Lung condition1.1%

Dementia1.0%

Stroke0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.3%People providing unpaid care11.6%People caring for children unpaid25.7%People who served in the Defence Force2.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families9.2%People living alone31.7%▼ -0.0%since 2011

Family composition

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 59%, followed by Couples without children (31%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children59%
Couples without children31%
One-parent families9%
Other families1%

Household size

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (32%) and 4 people (14%).

2 people34.6%

1 person31.7%

4 people13.7%

3 people13.3%

5 people5.3%

6 or more1.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$590▲ +24.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$3,870▲ +27.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting33.1%Homes owned outright38.3%Separate (detached) houses34.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms52.7%▲ +1.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 39%, followed by Rented (33%) and Owned with a mortgage (26%).

Owned outright39%
Rented33%
Owned with a mortgage26%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 52%, followed by Separate house (35%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (12%).

Flat or apartment52%
Separate house35%
Townhouse / semi-detached12%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 31%, followed by 3 bedrooms (25%) and 4 bedrooms (18%).

2 bedrooms30.8%

3 bedrooms24.3%

4 bedrooms18.1%

1 bedroom15.1%

5 or more10.2%

Studio / none0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 36%, followed by $750 or more (31%) and $550–$749 (28%).

$350–$54934.6%

$750 or more29.7%

$550–$74927.2%

$200–$3493.6%

Under $2001.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 62%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (17%) and Under $1,000 (12%).

$3,000 or more57.3%

$1,800–$2,99915.8%

Under $1,00011.5%

$1,000–$1,7998.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle11.2%▼ -6.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 47%, followed by 2 vehicles (31%) and No vehicle (11%).

1 vehicle47.3%

2 vehicles31.0%

No vehicle11.2%

3 vehicles7.2%

4 or more3.3%

How people get to work

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is Worked at home at 68%, followed by Car (driver) (23%) and Walked (4%).

Worked at home58.8%

Car (driver)19.8%

Walked3.1%

Bus3.0%

Car (passenger)1.5%

Bicycle0.4%

Train0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years42.8%Recent arrivals from overseas15.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.6%Labour-force participation61.9%Employed full-time63.6%

Industries people work in

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is Professional & technical at 21%, followed by Finance & insurance (16%) and Health care & social assistance (11%).

Professional & technical20.1%

Finance & insurance15.0%

Health care & social assistance10.7%

Education & training7.3%

Retail trade6.7%

Accommodation & food4.5%

Construction4.0%

Public administration & safety3.9%

Rental & real estate3.9%

Media & telecommunications3.7%

Occupations people work in

In 2088, NSW, the largest group is Professionals at 43%, followed by Managers (25%) and Clerical & administrative (11%).

Professionals41.6%

Managers24.8%

Clerical & administrative11.0%

Sales workers7.1%

Community & personal service5.9%

Technicians & trades4.1%

Labourers2.1%

Machinery operators & drivers1.0%

Areas within 2088, NSW

Mosman - North Mosman - South

Nearby areas

2090, NSW 2089, NSW 2062, NSW 2063, NSW 2061, NSW 2092, NSW 2060, NSW 2093, NSW

👥 Demographics & Identity