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2224, NSW

5 km²

2224, NSW is characterised by high household incomes, a slightly larger population than usual and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

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📍 2224, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population14,559▲ +8.4%since 2011 Median age45 yrs▲ +7.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.3%People aged 65 and over24.3%Children under 1517.1%People in a de facto relationship6.8%▲ +22.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)26.6%

Seniors (65+)24.3%

Young adults (25–44)20.7%

Children (0–14)17.1%

Youth (15–24)11.3%

Marital status

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is Married at 54%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (8%).

Married54%
Never married28%
Divorced8%
Widowed7%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 87%, followed by China (5%) and England (3%).

Australia70.1%

China4.3%

England2.4%

New Zealand1.3%

Italy1.0%

South Africa0.5%

Philippines0.5%

India0.4%

Vietnam0.3%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is English at 27%, followed by Australian (25%) and Greek (11%).

English27.2%

Australian25.1%

Greek11.5%

Chinese9.5%

Irish8.4%

Scottish6.6%

Italian6.3%

German2.3%

Indian1.3%

Dutch0.8%

Language

People using another language at home29.1%

Language used at home

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is English only at 77%, followed by Greek (8%) and Mandarin (5%).

English only67.1%

Greek7.2%

Mandarin4.3%

Cantonese3.2%

Arabic2.8%

Italian1.2%

Hindi0.4%

Vietnamese0.3%

Tagalog0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion25.2%

Religious affiliation

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 68%, followed by No religion (26%) and Islam (2%).

Christianity68%
No religion26%
Islam2%
Buddhism2%
Hinduism1%
Judaism0%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1261.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher25.4%

Highest year of school

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 64%, followed by Year 10 (22%) and Year 9 or below (9%).

Year 1261.3%

Year 1021.3%

Year 9 or below8.7%

Year 114.3%

Highest qualification level

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 34%, followed by Certificate III / IV (28%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (22%).

Bachelor degree28.3%

Certificate III / IV23.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma18.2%

Postgraduate degree9.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.9%

Certificate I / II1.4%

Field of qualification

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is Management & commerce at 30%, followed by Engineering & related (17%) and Society & culture (10%).

Management & commerce27.4%

Engineering & related15.2%

Society & culture9.3%

Health8.7%

Education8.1%

Architecture & building6.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.0%

Creative arts3.7%

Information technology2.5%

Natural & physical sciences2.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$868▲ +35.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,085▲ +38.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,442▲ +32.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week16.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week31.4%

Household income distribution

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 29%, followed by $650–$1,499 (22%) and $4,000 or more (21%).

$1,500–$2,99926.7%

$650–$1,49920.7%

$4,000 or more20.0%

Under $65014.8%

$3,000–$3,99911.4%

Personal income distribution

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is Under $650 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

Under $65038.0%

$650–$1,49929.3%

$1,500–$2,99919.5%

$3,000 or more7.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.6%People with a mental health condition6.4%People needing help with daily activities6.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is None at 71%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (6%).

None66.1%

One condition18.6%

Two conditions5.6%

Three or more3.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Other condition (17%) and Mental health (13%).

Arthritis9.7%

Other condition8.0%

Mental health6.4%

Asthma6.3%

Heart disease4.8%

Diabetes4.7%

Cancer4.1%

Dementia1.5%

Lung condition1.5%

Stroke1.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.0%People providing unpaid care12.6%People caring for children unpaid25.4%People who served in the Defence Force2.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families11.4%People living alone21.8%▲ +1.1%since 2011

Family composition

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 64%, followed by Couples without children (24%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children64%
Couples without children24%
One-parent families11%
Other families1%

Household size

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is 2 people at 32%, followed by 1 person (22%) and 4 people (19%).

2 people32.0%

1 person21.8%

4 people18.8%

3 people16.4%

5 people8.1%

6 or more3.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$550▲ +41.4%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,817▲ +8.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting19.0%Homes owned outright41.8%Separate (detached) houses65.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms81.2%▲ +4.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (36%) and Rented (19%).

Owned outright42%
Owned with a mortgage36%
Rented19%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 65%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (23%) and Flat or apartment (11%).

Separate house65%
Townhouse / semi-detached23%
Flat or apartment11%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

3 bedrooms38.9%

4 bedrooms29.6%

2 bedrooms14.0%

5 or more12.7%

1 bedroom3.0%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 31%, followed by $750 or more (26%) and $550–$749 (24%).

$350–$54930.0%

$750 or more25.2%

$550–$74922.5%

Under $20010.3%

$200–$3497.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 49%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (25%) and $1,000–$1,799 (14%).

$3,000 or more44.9%

$1,800–$2,99923.2%

$1,000–$1,79912.9%

Under $1,00011.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.9%▼ -29.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 41%, followed by 1 vehicle (31%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles41.1%

1 vehicle31.2%

3 vehicles14.4%

4 or more8.5%

No vehicle4.9%

How people get to work

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is Car (driver) at 52%, followed by Worked at home (41%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)43.3%

Worked at home34.1%

Car (passenger)3.0%

Walked1.2%

Train0.7%

Bus0.3%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.1%Recent arrivals from overseas4.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.4%Labour-force participation56.1%Employed full-time53.2%

Industries people work in

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 13%, followed by Construction (12%) and Retail trade (11%).

Health care & social assistance12.6%

Construction11.0%

Retail trade10.0%

Professional & technical8.8%

Education & training8.2%

Transport & warehousing6.4%

Finance & insurance5.9%

Manufacturing5.6%

Accommodation & food5.0%

Public administration & safety4.7%

Occupations people work in

In 2224, NSW, the largest group is Professionals at 24%, followed by Managers (20%) and Clerical & administrative (16%).

Professionals23.9%

Managers19.8%

Clerical & administrative15.7%

Technicians & trades11.5%

Sales workers9.6%

Community & personal service7.9%

Labourers4.9%

Machinery operators & drivers4.3%

Areas within 2224, NSW

Sylvania - Taren Point

Nearby areas

2228, NSW 2225, NSW 2221, NSW 2226, NSW 2227, NSW 2229, NSW 2219, NSW 2218, NSW

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