Postcode · Area profile

2148, NSW

38 km²

2148, NSW has more residents than most areas and a youthful population.

Beyond that, it has a high share of renters and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

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📍 2148, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population67,483▲ +15.0%since 2011 Median age35 yrs▲ +6.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.9%People aged 65 and over13.5%Children under 1519.4%People in a de facto relationship6.8%▲ +13.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 33%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (21%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Young adults (25–44)33.2%

Older adults (45–64)21.1%

Children (0–14)19.4%

Seniors (65+)13.5%

Youth (15–24)12.9%

Marital status

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (7%).

Married50%
Never married34%
Divorced7%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 63%, followed by India (20%) and Philippines (7%).

Australia46.3%

India15.0%

Philippines5.4%

China2.2%

New Zealand1.8%

Nepal1.1%

England1.1%

Italy0.5%

Vietnam0.3%

South Africa0.3%

Ancestry

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is Australian at 24%, followed by English (21%) and Indian (18%).

Australian17.4%

English15.6%

Indian13.4%

Filipino7.1%

Chinese5.0%

Irish4.3%

Scottish3.4%

Italian2.6%

German1.6%

Greek1.3%

Language

People using another language at home50.8%

Language used at home

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is English only at 63%, followed by Punjabi (13%) and Hindi (6%).

English only42.8%

Punjabi9.1%

Hindi4.1%

Arabic3.9%

Tagalog3.0%

Mandarin2.3%

Cantonese1.3%

Greek0.9%

Italian0.6%

Vietnamese0.3%

Religion

People with no religion17.5%

Religious affiliation

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 48%, followed by No religion (19%) and Hinduism (14%).

Christianity48%
No religion19%
Hinduism14%
Other religions9%
Islam8%
Buddhism2%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1262.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher26.8%

Highest year of school

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 67%, followed by Year 10 (17%) and Year 9 or below (11%).

Year 1262.3%

Year 1016.2%

Year 9 or below10.3%

Year 113.8%

Highest qualification level

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 35%, followed by Certificate III / IV (25%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Bachelor degree28.7%

Certificate III / IV20.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.6%

Postgraduate degree12.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.3%

Certificate I / II1.7%

Field of qualification

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is Management & commerce at 27%, followed by Engineering & related (17%) and Society & culture (12%).

Management & commerce23.0%

Engineering & related14.2%

Society & culture9.8%

Health8.5%

Information technology7.7%

Education5.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.9%

Architecture & building3.8%

Natural & physical sciences3.2%

Creative arts2.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$763▲ +43.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,800▲ +47.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,981▲ +47.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week20.0%

Household income distribution

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and Under $650 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99934.4%

$650–$1,49925.3%

Under $65014.1%

$3,000–$3,99911.4%

$4,000 or more8.7%

Personal income distribution

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is Under $650 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (38%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

Under $65040.6%

$650–$1,49935.2%

$1,500–$2,99915.0%

$3,000 or more1.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition23.4%People with a mental health condition6.2%People needing help with daily activities6.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is None at 75%, followed by One condition (17%) and Two conditions (5%).

None68.5%

One condition15.9%

Two conditions4.8%

Three or more2.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is Other condition at 18%, followed by Asthma (16%) and Arthritis (16%).

Other condition7.3%

Asthma6.6%

Arthritis6.6%

Diabetes6.4%

Mental health6.2%

Heart disease3.5%

Cancer1.9%

Lung condition1.4%

Dementia0.8%

Stroke0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers8.0%People providing unpaid care9.8%People caring for children unpaid24.9%People who served in the Defence Force1.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families14.7%People living alone20.3%▲ +4.2%since 2011

Family composition

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 64%, followed by Couples without children (20%) and One-parent families (15%).

Couples with children64%
Couples without children20%
One-parent families15%
Other families2%

Household size

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is 2 people at 28%, followed by 1 person (20%) and 3 people (20%).

2 people27.5%

1 person20.3%

3 people19.7%

4 people18.7%

5 people8.1%

6 or more5.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$400▲ +25.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,142▲ +9.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011 Households renting40.2%Homes owned outright23.3%Separate (detached) houses71.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms73.3%▼ -3.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Owned outright (24%).

Rented41%
Owned with a mortgage34%
Owned outright24%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 71%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (16%) and Flat or apartment (13%).

Separate house71%
Townhouse / semi-detached16%
Flat or apartment13%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (23%) and 2 bedrooms (22%).

3 bedrooms44.3%

4 bedrooms22.5%

2 bedrooms21.6%

5 or more6.5%

1 bedroom3.1%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 68%, followed by $200–$349 (16%) and Under $200 (9%).

$350–$54965.8%

$200–$34915.3%

Under $2009.1%

$550–$7496.2%

$750 or more0.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (24%) and $3,000 or more (19%).

$1,800–$2,99941.9%

$1,000–$1,79922.5%

$3,000 or more17.5%

Under $1,00011.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle9.2%▼ -18.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 41%, followed by 2 vehicles (34%) and 3 vehicles (11%).

1 vehicle40.8%

2 vehicles33.7%

3 vehicles10.8%

No vehicle9.2%

4 or more5.5%

How people get to work

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is Car (driver) at 54%, followed by Worked at home (34%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)42.7%

Worked at home26.6%

Car (passenger)3.7%

Train3.0%

Bus1.5%

Walked1.3%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years40.8%Recent arrivals from overseas19.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.6%Labour-force participation57.5%Employed full-time55.8%

Industries people work in

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Transport & warehousing (11%) and Retail trade (11%).

Health care & social assistance14.9%

Transport & warehousing10.4%

Retail trade10.2%

Manufacturing7.7%

Construction6.8%

Education & training6.4%

Professional & technical5.8%

Public administration & safety5.4%

Accommodation & food5.1%

Finance & insurance4.8%

Occupations people work in

In 2148, NSW, the largest group is Professionals at 20%, followed by Clerical & administrative (15%) and Machinery operators & drivers (14%).

Professionals19.8%

Clerical & administrative14.8%

Machinery operators & drivers14.1%

Technicians & trades11.4%

Community & personal service10.5%

Labourers10.2%

Managers8.8%

Sales workers7.9%

Areas within 2148, NSW

Blacktown (East) - Kings Park Blacktown (North) - Marayong Blacktown - South Blacktown - West Prospect Reservoir Seven Hills - Prospect

Nearby areas

2767, NSW 2147, NSW 2145, NSW 2146, NSW 2763, NSW 2164, NSW 2768, NSW 2761, NSW

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