Postcode · Area profile

2144, NSW

9 km²

2144, NSW has a youthful population and a high share of renters.

It's also marked by more residents than most areas and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

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📍 2144, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population39,333▲ +18.8%since 2011 Median age31 yrs▲ +6.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.3%People aged 65 and over10.1%Children under 1517.5%People in a de facto relationship2.9%▲ +33.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 36%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (19%) and Children (0–14) (17%).

Young adults (25–44)36.4%

Older adults (45–64)19.5%

Children (0–14)17.5%

Youth (15–24)16.5%

Seniors (65+)10.1%

Marital status

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (6%).

Married53%
Never married34%
Divorced6%
Widowed3%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 43%, followed by China (22%) and Nepal (20%).

Australia28.0%

China14.4%

Nepal12.7%

India5.4%

Vietnam1.9%

Philippines1.1%

New Zealand0.4%

Italy0.3%

England0.2%

South Africa0.1%

Ancestry

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is Chinese at 49%, followed by Indian (14%) and English (13%).

Chinese21.8%

Indian6.1%

English6.0%

Australian5.7%

Filipino1.4%

Vietnamese1.4%

Italian0.8%

Irish0.6%

Scottish0.4%

Greek0.4%

Language

People using another language at home78.7%

Language used at home

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is Mandarin at 30%, followed by English only (26%) and Arabic (22%).

Mandarin14.1%

English only12.2%

Arabic10.5%

Cantonese6.1%

Hindi1.2%

Vietnamese1.1%

Tagalog0.6%

Punjabi0.5%

Italian0.4%

Greek0.3%

Religion

People with no religion17.4%

Religious affiliation

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is Islam at 43%, followed by No religion (19%) and Christianity (17%).

Islam43%
No religion19%
Christianity17%
Hinduism15%
Buddhism6%
Other religions0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1262.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher24.1%

Highest year of school

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 70%, followed by Year 9 or below (19%) and Year 10 (9%).

Year 1262.7%

Year 9 or below16.8%

Year 108.0%

Year 112.6%

Highest qualification level

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 39%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (23%) and Postgraduate degree (19%).

Bachelor degree29.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.4%

Postgraduate degree14.5%

Certificate III / IV11.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.9%

Certificate I / II1.2%

Field of qualification

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is Management & commerce at 30%, followed by Information technology (14%) and Society & culture (12%).

Management & commerce22.6%

Information technology11.0%

Society & culture9.1%

Engineering & related9.1%

Health8.2%

Education4.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.0%

Natural & physical sciences3.1%

Architecture & building2.9%

Creative arts1.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$580▲ +64.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,533▲ +58.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,440▲ +50.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week3.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week16.7%

Household income distribution

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and Under $650 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99929.8%

$650–$1,49927.6%

Under $65017.3%

$3,000–$3,9998.8%

$4,000 or more7.9%

Personal income distribution

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is Under $650 at 55%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (8%).

Under $65049.0%

$650–$1,49932.4%

$1,500–$2,9997.5%

$3,000 or more0.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition14.3%People with a mental health condition3.1%People needing help with daily activities5.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is None at 84%, followed by One condition (12%) and Two conditions (3%).

None75.6%

One condition10.4%

Two conditions2.5%

Three or more1.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is Other condition at 20%, followed by Diabetes (19%) and Arthritis (16%).

Other condition5.0%

Diabetes4.7%

Arthritis3.9%

Asthma3.3%

Mental health3.1%

Heart disease2.0%

Cancer1.1%

Lung condition0.6%

Dementia0.6%

Stroke0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers5.6%People providing unpaid care8.0%People caring for children unpaid18.5%People who served in the Defence Force0.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework14.2%

Family & Households

Average household size3.3→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families12.4%People living alone16.6%▲ +7.1%since 2011

Family composition

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 64%, followed by Couples without children (21%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children64%
Couples without children21%
One-parent families12%
Other families3%

Household size

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is 2 people at 22%, followed by 3 people (19%) and 4 people (19%).

2 people22.3%

3 people19.2%

4 people18.7%

1 person16.6%

6 or more11.7%

5 people11.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$410▲ +28.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000▲ +11.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.20▼ -14.3%since 2011 Households renting49.9%Homes owned outright21.7%Separate (detached) houses42.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms51.9%▼ -2.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 52%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (24%) and Owned outright (22%).

Rented52%
Owned with a mortgage24%
Owned outright22%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 47%, followed by Separate house (42%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (10%).

Flat or apartment47%
Separate house42%
Townhouse / semi-detached10%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 3 bedrooms (33%) and 4 bedrooms (14%).

2 bedrooms38.5%

3 bedrooms32.4%

4 bedrooms13.4%

5 or more6.1%

1 bedroom5.5%

Studio / none0.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 55%, followed by $200–$349 (19%) and $550–$749 (14%).

$350–$54952.3%

$200–$34917.7%

$550–$74913.4%

Under $2009.7%

$750 or more2.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (23%) and $3,000 or more (20%).

$1,800–$2,99937.5%

$1,000–$1,79920.6%

$3,000 or more18.0%

Under $1,00015.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle18.3%▼ -3.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 43%, followed by 2 vehicles (25%) and No vehicle (18%).

1 vehicle42.6%

2 vehicles24.9%

No vehicle18.3%

3 vehicles8.8%

4 or more5.3%

How people get to work

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is Car (driver) at 47%, followed by Worked at home (23%) and Train (19%).

Car (driver)34.5%

Worked at home17.0%

Train13.7%

Car (passenger)3.9%

Walked2.9%

Bus0.7%

Bicycle0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years45.1%Recent arrivals from overseas31.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate11.4%Labour-force participation46.3%Employed full-time42.9%

Industries people work in

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Retail trade (13%) and Accommodation & food (10%).

Health care & social assistance16.5%

Retail trade11.3%

Accommodation & food9.2%

Transport & warehousing6.9%

Manufacturing6.8%

Construction6.6%

Administrative & support6.2%

Professional & technical5.1%

Education & training4.7%

Public administration & safety3.9%

Occupations people work in

In 2144, NSW, the largest group is Labourers at 19%, followed by Professionals (17%) and Community & personal service (15%).

Labourers17.8%

Professionals16.4%

Community & personal service14.2%

Technicians & trades12.5%

Clerical & administrative9.7%

Machinery operators & drivers9.6%

Sales workers9.1%

Managers6.5%

Areas within 2144, NSW

Auburn - Central Auburn - North Auburn - South

Nearby areas

2142, NSW 2141, NSW 2128, NSW 2143, NSW 2162, NSW 2150, NSW 2127, NSW 2116, NSW

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