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2223, NSW

7 km²

2223, NSW has a well-above-average share of degree-holders and high household incomes.

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

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📍 2223, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population21,403▲ +8.1%since 2011 Median age40 yrs▲ +5.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.9%People aged 65 and over17.9%Children under 1517.8%People in a de facto relationship7.3%▲ +15.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 26%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)26.4%

Older adults (45–64)26.2%

Seniors (65+)17.9%

Children (0–14)17.8%

Youth (15–24)11.6%

Marital status

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is Married at 54%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (7%).

Married54%
Never married32%
Divorced7%
Widowed5%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 79%, followed by China (9%) and Nepal (3%).

Australia65.1%

China7.7%

Nepal2.3%

England2.2%

Philippines1.3%

New Zealand1.3%

India0.9%

Italy0.5%

South Africa0.5%

Vietnam0.5%

Ancestry

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is English at 25%, followed by Australian (24%) and Chinese (17%).

English25.4%

Australian24.3%

Chinese17.0%

Irish9.0%

Scottish7.0%

Greek5.1%

Italian4.7%

German2.4%

Filipino1.9%

Indian1.7%

Language

People using another language at home34.0%

Language used at home

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is English only at 76%, followed by Mandarin (10%) and Cantonese (6%).

English only62.6%

Mandarin8.1%

Cantonese5.2%

Greek2.9%

Arabic1.6%

Italian0.9%

Tagalog0.7%

Vietnamese0.4%

Hindi0.3%

Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion32.6%

Religious affiliation

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 57%, followed by No religion (34%) and Hinduism (3%).

Christianity57%
No religion34%
Hinduism3%
Buddhism3%
Islam2%
Other religions0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1272.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher37.9%

Highest year of school

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 75%, followed by Year 10 (15%) and Year 9 or below (7%).

Year 1272.2%

Year 1014.0%

Year 9 or below6.3%

Year 113.2%

Highest qualification level

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 41%, followed by Certificate III / IV (19%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Bachelor degree36.1%

Certificate III / IV16.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.0%

Postgraduate degree14.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.0%

Certificate I / II1.5%

Field of qualification

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is Management & commerce at 29%, followed by Engineering & related (14%) and Society & culture (13%).

Management & commerce26.5%

Engineering & related12.4%

Society & culture11.6%

Health9.2%

Education8.4%

Information technology5.3%

Creative arts4.7%

Architecture & building4.7%

Natural & physical sciences3.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$975▲ +38.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,229▲ +41.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,699▲ +41.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week18.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week34.8%

Household income distribution

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 30%, followed by $4,000 or more (23%) and $650–$1,499 (22%).

$1,500–$2,99928.8%

$4,000 or more22.0%

$650–$1,49920.6%

$3,000–$3,99912.8%

Under $65011.3%

Personal income distribution

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is Under $650 at 37%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (23%).

Under $65035.1%

$650–$1,49929.6%

$1,500–$2,99922.3%

$3,000 or more8.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition23.5%People with a mental health condition6.2%People needing help with daily activities4.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is None at 75%, followed by One condition (18%) and Two conditions (5%).

None70.9%

One condition16.7%

Two conditions4.7%

Three or more2.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is Other condition at 20%, followed by Arthritis (17%) and Asthma (15%).

Other condition8.1%

Arthritis7.0%

Asthma6.3%

Mental health6.2%

Heart disease3.8%

Diabetes3.7%

Cancer3.1%

Lung condition1.0%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.5%People providing unpaid care12.2%People caring for children unpaid26.7%People who served in the Defence Force1.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▲ +3.8%since 2011 One-parent families10.5%People living alone22.9%▼ -4.3%since 2011

Family composition

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 65%, followed by Couples without children (24%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples with children65%
Couples without children24%
One-parent families10%
Other families1%

Household size

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is 2 people at 30%, followed by 1 person (23%) and 4 people (18%).

2 people30.5%

1 person22.9%

4 people18.4%

3 people17.6%

5 people7.7%

6 or more2.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$440▲ +25.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,600▲ +18.2%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting28.7%Homes owned outright37.3%Separate (detached) houses56.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms66.1%▲ +5.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 38%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (29%).

Owned outright38%
Owned with a mortgage32%
Rented29%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 57%, followed by Flat or apartment (29%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (14%).

Separate house57%
Flat or apartment29%
Townhouse / semi-detached14%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 32%, followed by 2 bedrooms (30%) and 4 bedrooms (24%).

3 bedrooms31.7%

2 bedrooms29.8%

4 bedrooms23.5%

5 or more10.9%

1 bedroom2.9%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 57%, followed by $550–$749 (20%) and $200–$349 (12%).

$350–$54956.2%

$550–$74919.2%

$200–$34911.6%

$750 or more7.2%

Under $2003.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 43%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (28%) and $1,000–$1,799 (16%).

$3,000 or more40.4%

$1,800–$2,99926.9%

$1,000–$1,79914.7%

Under $1,00012.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle8.9%▼ -11.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 41%, followed by 2 vehicles (35%) and 3 vehicles (10%).

1 vehicle41.5%

2 vehicles35.0%

3 vehicles9.9%

No vehicle8.9%

4 or more4.9%

How people get to work

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is Worked at home at 56%, followed by Car (driver) (33%) and Train (6%).

Worked at home45.3%

Car (driver)26.8%

Train4.7%

Car (passenger)2.1%

Walked1.8%

Bicycle0.2%

Bus0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.7%Recent arrivals from overseas10.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.9%Labour-force participation62.3%Employed full-time57.0%

Industries people work in

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 14%, followed by Professional & technical (13%) and Education & training (11%).

Health care & social assistance13.7%

Professional & technical12.0%

Education & training10.5%

Finance & insurance8.6%

Retail trade8.0%

Construction6.9%

Public administration & safety6.1%

Transport & warehousing5.2%

Accommodation & food4.8%

Manufacturing4.2%

Occupations people work in

In 2223, NSW, the largest group is Professionals at 33%, followed by Managers (16%) and Clerical & administrative (16%).

Professionals31.9%

Managers15.8%

Clerical & administrative15.7%

Technicians & trades9.7%

Community & personal service8.6%

Sales workers7.8%

Labourers5.1%

Machinery operators & drivers3.5%

Areas within 2223, NSW

Mortdale - Oatley

Nearby areas

2222, NSW 2210, NSW 2209, NSW 2220, NSW 2225, NSW 2221, NSW 2226, NSW 2208, NSW

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