Postcode · Area profile

2170, NSW

54 km²

2170, NSW stands out for a very large population, with a younger age profile than most and a high share of renters.

📍 2170, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population114,479▲ +20.5%since 2011 Median age35 yrs▲ +2.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.5%People aged 65 and over13.4%Children under 1521.1%People in a de facto relationship6.2%▲ +26.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Young adults (25–44)29.2%

Older adults (45–64)23.1%

Children (0–14)21.1%

Seniors (65+)13.4%

Youth (15–24)13.3%

Marital status

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (8%).

Married48%
Never married34%
Divorced8%
Widowed5%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 77%, followed by Vietnam (7%) and India (5%).

Australia48.1%

Vietnam4.3%

India3.0%

Philippines1.9%

New Zealand1.5%

China1.4%

Italy1.0%

England0.8%

Nepal0.6%

South Africa0.2%

Ancestry

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is Australian at 24%, followed by English (20%) and Vietnamese (10%).

Australian14.4%

English11.9%

Vietnamese6.1%

Indian5.7%

Chinese5.2%

Italian4.3%

Greek2.7%

Irish2.7%

Filipino2.7%

Scottish2.3%

Language

People using another language at home55.7%

Language used at home

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is English only at 53%, followed by Arabic (22%) and Vietnamese (9%).

English only36.7%

Arabic15.4%

Vietnamese6.1%

Hindi3.0%

Greek1.8%

Mandarin1.4%

Italian1.4%

Cantonese1.3%

Tagalog1.0%

Punjabi0.8%

Religion

People with no religion13.7%

Religious affiliation

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by Islam (18%) and No religion (15%).

Christianity50%
Islam18%
No religion15%
Buddhism6%
Other religions6%
Hinduism5%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1258.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher19.5%

Highest year of school

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 64%, followed by Year 10 (17%) and Year 9 or below (15%).

Year 1258.4%

Year 1015.3%

Year 9 or below13.5%

Year 114.3%

Highest qualification level

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 32%, followed by Certificate III / IV (30%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (22%).

Bachelor degree25.0%

Certificate III / IV23.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.1%

Postgraduate degree8.4%

Certificate I / II2.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.9%

Field of qualification

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is Management & commerce at 26%, followed by Engineering & related (17%) and Society & culture (14%).

Management & commerce20.8%

Engineering & related13.6%

Society & culture11.0%

Health8.5%

Education7.0%

Architecture & building4.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.5%

Information technology4.3%

Natural & physical sciences2.9%

Creative arts2.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$644▲ +33.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,566▲ +34.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,799▲ +39.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week17.8%

Household income distribution

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and Under $650 (18%).

$1,500–$2,99930.7%

$650–$1,49928.8%

Under $65016.5%

$3,000–$3,9999.3%

$4,000 or more8.6%

Personal income distribution

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is Under $650 at 50%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (14%).

Under $65045.8%

$650–$1,49930.4%

$1,500–$2,99913.2%

$3,000 or more1.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition22.2%People with a mental health condition5.5%People needing help with daily activities7.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is None at 75%, followed by One condition (17%) and Two conditions (5%).

None68.0%

One condition15.3%

Two conditions4.5%

Three or more2.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is Other condition at 19%, followed by Arthritis (17%) and Asthma (16%).

Other condition7.5%

Arthritis6.5%

Asthma6.1%

Diabetes6.0%

Mental health5.5%

Heart disease3.3%

Cancer1.8%

Lung condition1.2%

Stroke0.9%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers6.8%People providing unpaid care10.9%People caring for children unpaid23.9%People who served in the Defence Force1.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework18.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9▼ -3.3%since 2011 One-parent families17.2%People living alone21.5%▲ +13.3%since 2011

Family composition

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 65%, followed by One-parent families (17%) and Couples without children (16%).

Couples with children65%
One-parent families17%
Couples without children16%
Other families1%

Household size

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is 2 people at 26%, followed by 1 person (22%) and 4 people (18%).

2 people25.7%

1 person21.5%

4 people18.3%

3 people17.9%

5 people9.3%

6 or more7.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$395▲ +36.2%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,165▲ +6.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00▼ -16.7%since 2011 Households renting40.5%Homes owned outright22.8%Separate (detached) houses59.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms66.7%▼ -6.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Owned outright (23%).

Rented41%
Owned with a mortgage34%
Owned outright23%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 59%, followed by Flat or apartment (27%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (13%).

Separate house59%
Flat or apartment27%
Townhouse / semi-detached13%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 33%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (26%).

3 bedrooms32.5%

4 bedrooms26.7%

2 bedrooms26.0%

5 or more7.6%

1 bedroom4.9%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 53%, followed by $200–$349 (24%) and Under $200 (11%).

$350–$54951.6%

$200–$34923.5%

Under $20011.1%

$550–$7499.5%

$750 or more0.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (24%) and $3,000 or more (22%).

$1,800–$2,99937.2%

$1,000–$1,79922.4%

$3,000 or more20.4%

Under $1,00012.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle10.6%▼ -12.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 37%, followed by 2 vehicles (34%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

1 vehicle37.2%

2 vehicles33.5%

3 vehicles12.0%

No vehicle10.6%

4 or more6.7%

How people get to work

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is Car (driver) at 55%, followed by Worked at home (35%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)43.4%

Worked at home27.4%

Car (passenger)3.6%

Walked2.0%

Train1.9%

Bus0.8%

Bicycle0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.1%Recent arrivals from overseas11.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.5%Labour-force participation49.7%Employed full-time54.6%

Industries people work in

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Transport & warehousing (9%).

Health care & social assistance14.8%

Retail trade10.1%

Transport & warehousing8.6%

Manufacturing8.4%

Construction8.0%

Education & training7.7%

Public administration & safety5.8%

Professional & technical5.4%

Accommodation & food5.2%

Finance & insurance4.6%

Occupations people work in

In 2170, NSW, the largest group is Professionals at 21%, followed by Clerical & administrative (16%) and Technicians & trades (12%).

Professionals20.3%

Clerical & administrative15.5%

Technicians & trades12.0%

Machinery operators & drivers10.9%

Community & personal service10.8%

Managers10.2%

Labourers9.6%

Sales workers8.2%

Areas within 2170, NSW

Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard Casula Chipping Norton - Moorebank Liverpool - East Liverpool - West Lurnea - Cartwright Prestons Warwick Farm

Nearby areas

2167, NSW 2168, NSW 2166, NSW 2177, NSW 2564, NSW 2174, NSW 2172, NSW 2214, NSW

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