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2216, NSW

6 km²

2216, NSW has a largely renting community and a large population.

It's also marked by a younger age profile than most and a well-above-average share of degree-holders.

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📍 2216, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population28,027▲ +7.5%since 2011 Median age37 yrs▲ +8.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.7%People aged 65 and over16.0%Children under 1514.4%People in a de facto relationship7.9%▲ +21.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 35%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (16%).

Young adults (25–44)35.5%

Older adults (45–64)22.5%

Seniors (65+)16.0%

Children (0–14)14.4%

Youth (15–24)11.6%

Marital status

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (9%).

Married47%
Never married36%
Divorced9%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 64%, followed by Nepal (14%) and China (7%).

Australia41.8%

Nepal9.1%

China4.5%

Philippines2.4%

India2.2%

New Zealand1.4%

England1.3%

Vietnam1.2%

Italy0.9%

South Africa0.2%

Ancestry

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is Australian at 19%, followed by English (18%) and Chinese (16%).

Australian11.6%

English11.4%

Chinese9.8%

Greek8.9%

Italian4.4%

Irish4.2%

Filipino3.1%

Indian2.8%

Scottish2.7%

Vietnamese1.5%

Language

People using another language at home57.6%

Language used at home

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is English only at 59%, followed by Greek (11%) and Arabic (9%).

English only35.7%

Greek6.5%

Arabic5.5%

Mandarin3.9%

Cantonese3.3%

Tagalog1.3%

Vietnamese1.3%

Italian1.3%

Hindi1.2%

Punjabi0.2%

Religion

People with no religion20.7%

Religious affiliation

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by No religion (22%) and Hinduism (12%).

Christianity50%
No religion22%
Hinduism12%
Islam11%
Buddhism4%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1268.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher31.6%

Highest year of school

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 74%, followed by Year 10 (12%) and Year 9 or below (10%).

Year 1268.5%

Year 1011.5%

Year 9 or below9.1%

Year 113.7%

Highest qualification level

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 40%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (20%) and Certificate III / IV (19%).

Bachelor degree32.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.7%

Certificate III / IV15.6%

Postgraduate degree13.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.3%

Certificate I / II1.3%

Field of qualification

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is Management & commerce at 32%, followed by Engineering & related (13%) and Society & culture (12%).

Management & commerce27.3%

Engineering & related11.0%

Society & culture10.4%

Health7.8%

Information technology7.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.4%

Education4.4%

Architecture & building3.9%

Creative arts3.9%

Natural & physical sciences2.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$796▲ +43.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,792▲ +42.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,050▲ +50.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week10.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week21.9%

Household income distribution

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and Under $650 (16%).

$1,500–$2,99932.7%

$650–$1,49924.9%

Under $65015.1%

$4,000 or more11.6%

$3,000–$3,99910.3%

Personal income distribution

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is Under $650 at 42%, followed by $650–$1,499 (37%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

Under $65038.7%

$650–$1,49933.8%

$1,500–$2,99916.4%

$3,000 or more3.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition20.3%People with a mental health condition4.7%People needing help with daily activities5.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is None at 78%, followed by One condition (15%) and Two conditions (4%).

None71.4%

One condition14.2%

Two conditions4.1%

Three or more2.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is Other condition at 18%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Asthma (14%).

Other condition6.4%

Arthritis6.1%

Asthma5.0%

Diabetes4.8%

Mental health4.7%

Heart disease3.4%

Cancer2.1%

Lung condition0.9%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers7.8%People providing unpaid care9.7%People caring for children unpaid20.0%People who served in the Defence Force0.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework17.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011 One-parent families14.0%People living alone27.0%▲ +11.4%since 2011

Family composition

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 56%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples with children56%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families14%
Other families2%

Household size

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is 2 people at 32%, followed by 1 person (27%) and 3 people (18%).

2 people32.1%

1 person27.0%

3 people18.0%

4 people14.0%

5 people5.7%

6 or more3.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$460▲ +21.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,218▲ +2.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00▼ -23.1%since 2011 Households renting42.2%Homes owned outright27.6%Separate (detached) houses33.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms40.4%▼ -3.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 43%, followed by Owned outright (28%) and Owned with a mortgage (28%).

Rented43%
Owned outright28%
Owned with a mortgage28%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 58%, followed by Separate house (34%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (7%).

Flat or apartment58%
Separate house34%
Townhouse / semi-detached7%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 3 bedrooms (26%) and 4 bedrooms (11%).

2 bedrooms49.2%

3 bedrooms25.6%

4 bedrooms10.5%

1 bedroom7.9%

5 or more4.2%

Studio / none0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 59%, followed by $550–$749 (20%) and $200–$349 (11%).

$350–$54957.7%

$550–$74919.0%

$200–$34910.9%

Under $2005.0%

$750 or more4.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $3,000 or more (30%) and $1,000–$1,799 (19%).

$1,800–$2,99935.2%

$3,000 or more28.0%

$1,000–$1,79917.6%

Under $1,00011.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle16.3%▼ -5.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 49%, followed by 2 vehicles (25%) and No vehicle (16%).

1 vehicle49.3%

2 vehicles24.6%

No vehicle16.3%

3 vehicles6.4%

4 or more3.2%

How people get to work

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is Car (driver) at 43%, followed by Worked at home (36%) and Train (11%).

Car (driver)34.2%

Worked at home28.9%

Train9.0%

Car (passenger)2.9%

Walked2.7%

Bus1.6%

Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years41.8%Recent arrivals from overseas20.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.3%Labour-force participation59.4%Employed full-time54.5%

Industries people work in

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Retail trade (10%) and Professional & technical (9%).

Health care & social assistance14.2%

Retail trade9.8%

Professional & technical8.7%

Accommodation & food8.5%

Construction7.2%

Transport & warehousing7.2%

Education & training6.3%

Finance & insurance5.8%

Administrative & support5.3%

Public administration & safety5.2%

Occupations people work in

In 2216, NSW, the largest group is Professionals at 24%, followed by Clerical & administrative (14%) and Managers (12%).

Professionals23.3%

Clerical & administrative13.5%

Managers11.8%

Community & personal service11.5%

Technicians & trades11.4%

Labourers10.8%

Sales workers9.5%

Machinery operators & drivers6.0%

Areas within 2216, NSW

Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh Rockdale - Banksia

Nearby areas

2205, NSW 2217, NSW 2020, NSW 2207, NSW 2218, NSW 2044, NSW 2206, NSW 2219, NSW

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