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2131, NSW

3 km²

2131, NSW has a well-above-average share of degree-holders and a high share of renters.

It's also marked by a younger age profile than most and a larger-than-average population.

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📍 2131, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population23,012▲ +3.7%since 2011 Median age36 yrs▲ +2.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.8%People aged 65 and over16.8%Children under 1511.7%People in a de facto relationship12.7%▲ +56.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 38%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (21%) and Seniors (65+) (17%).

Young adults (25–44)38.3%

Older adults (45–64)21.5%

Seniors (65+)16.8%

Youth (15–24)11.8%

Children (0–14)11.7%

Marital status

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is Never married at 45%, followed by Married (39%) and Divorced (8%).

Never married45%
Married39%
Divorced8%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 59%, followed by China (16%) and Nepal (9%).

Australia45.4%

China12.2%

Nepal6.7%

India3.2%

Philippines2.9%

England2.1%

Italy1.6%

New Zealand1.6%

Vietnam1.5%

South Africa0.3%

Ancestry

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is Chinese at 24%, followed by English (21%) and Australian (16%).

Chinese22.1%

English18.6%

Australian14.9%

Irish8.4%

Scottish5.6%

Italian5.6%

Filipino3.8%

Indian3.8%

Greek2.7%

German2.1%

Language

People using another language at home49.4%

Language used at home

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is English only at 63%, followed by Mandarin (17%) and Cantonese (7%).

English only46.0%

Mandarin12.5%

Cantonese5.3%

Italian2.2%

Greek1.6%

Vietnamese1.5%

Arabic1.4%

Tagalog1.3%

Hindi1.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion40.4%

Religious affiliation

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is No religion at 43%, followed by Christianity (37%) and Hinduism (10%).

No religion43%
Christianity37%
Hinduism10%
Buddhism7%
Islam2%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1276.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher44.4%

Highest year of school

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 81%, followed by Year 10 (9%) and Year 9 or below (8%).

Year 1276.0%

Year 108.0%

Year 9 or below7.2%

Year 112.7%

Highest qualification level

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 45%, followed by Postgraduate degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Bachelor degree38.9%

Postgraduate degree18.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.0%

Certificate III / IV10.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.9%

Certificate I / II1.0%

Field of qualification

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is Management & commerce at 26%, followed by Society & culture (16%) and Health (10%).

Management & commerce22.9%

Society & culture14.2%

Health9.0%

Engineering & related8.6%

Creative arts7.9%

Information technology7.2%

Education5.8%

Natural & physical sciences4.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.9%

Architecture & building3.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$890▲ +54.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,888▲ +43.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,256▲ +54.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week14.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week24.6%

Household income distribution

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (25%) and Under $650 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99932.2%

$650–$1,49924.0%

Under $65014.3%

$4,000 or more13.2%

$3,000–$3,99911.4%

Personal income distribution

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is Under $650 at 38%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (22%).

Under $65035.5%

$650–$1,49932.5%

$1,500–$2,99920.1%

$3,000 or more4.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.0%People with a mental health condition9.4%People needing help with daily activities6.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is None at 73%, followed by One condition (18%) and Two conditions (6%).

None69.2%

One condition17.1%

Two conditions5.2%

Three or more2.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is Mental health at 21%, followed by Other condition (21%) and Asthma (14%).

Mental health9.4%

Other condition9.4%

Asthma6.4%

Arthritis6.2%

Diabetes4.3%

Heart disease3.2%

Cancer2.5%

Dementia1.9%

Lung condition1.1%

Stroke0.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.2%People providing unpaid care8.8%People caring for children unpaid17.8%People who served in the Defence Force1.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework16.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -4.2%since 2011 One-parent families13.0%People living alone32.1%▲ +15.7%since 2011

Family composition

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 51%, followed by Couples without children (34%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children51%
Couples without children34%
One-parent families13%
Other families2%

Household size

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 1 person (32%) and 3 people (17%).

2 people33.5%

1 person32.1%

3 people16.8%

4 people11.6%

5 people3.9%

6 or more2.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$440▲ +20.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,210▲ +5.2%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00▼ -23.1%since 2011 Households renting50.5%Homes owned outright22.3%Separate (detached) houses22.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms31.5%▼ -3.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 51%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (23%) and Owned outright (23%).

Rented51%
Owned with a mortgage23%
Owned outright23%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 70%, followed by Separate house (22%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (7%).

Flat or apartment70%
Separate house22%
Townhouse / semi-detached7%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 52%, followed by 3 bedrooms (20%) and 1 bedroom (14%).

2 bedrooms51.6%

3 bedrooms20.1%

1 bedroom13.9%

4 bedrooms8.1%

5 or more3.2%

Studio / none1.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 60%, followed by $550–$749 (16%) and $200–$349 (14%).

$350–$54959.0%

$550–$74915.5%

$200–$34913.6%

Under $2004.9%

$750 or more4.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $3,000 or more (30%) and $1,000–$1,799 (17%).

$1,800–$2,99936.6%

$3,000 or more28.6%

$1,000–$1,79916.5%

Under $1,00012.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle23.0%▼ -8.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 53%, followed by No vehicle (23%) and 2 vehicles (18%).

1 vehicle53.2%

No vehicle23.0%

2 vehicles18.2%

3 vehicles3.8%

4 or more1.7%

How people get to work

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is Worked at home at 52%, followed by Car (driver) (29%) and Train (11%).

Worked at home41.9%

Car (driver)23.1%

Train8.8%

Walked2.8%

Car (passenger)1.9%

Bus1.3%

Bicycle0.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years51.1%Recent arrivals from overseas20.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.3%Labour-force participation62.7%Employed full-time57.4%

Industries people work in

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Professional & technical (13%) and Education & training (10%).

Health care & social assistance15.8%

Professional & technical12.2%

Education & training10.0%

Retail trade7.9%

Accommodation & food7.8%

Finance & insurance7.6%

Public administration & safety6.1%

Construction4.9%

Manufacturing3.9%

Administrative & support3.7%

Occupations people work in

In 2131, NSW, the largest group is Professionals at 37%, followed by Clerical & administrative (13%) and Managers (12%).

Professionals36.1%

Clerical & administrative12.5%

Managers11.9%

Community & personal service10.2%

Technicians & trades9.3%

Labourers7.8%

Sales workers6.9%

Machinery operators & drivers3.5%

Areas within 2131, NSW

Ashfield - North Ashfield - South

Nearby areas

2132, NSW 2130, NSW 2045, NSW 2193, NSW 2203, NSW 2133, NSW 2134, NSW 2049, NSW

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