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2226, NSW

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📍 2226, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population13,054▲ +9.9%since 2011Median age40 yrs▲ +5.3%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.3%People aged 65 and over16.5%Children under 1520.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4528528

Age structure

In 2226, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)26.7%
Young adults (25–44)24.8%
Children (0–14)20.8%
Seniors (65+)16.5%
Youth (15–24)11.1%

Marital status

In 2226, NSW, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (7%).

  • Married55%
  • Never married31%
  • Divorced7%
  • Widowed5%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In 2226, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 87%, followed by England (6%) and China (2%).

Australia76.5%
England5.1%
China1.8%
New Zealand1.5%
South Africa0.7%
India0.6%
Philippines0.5%
Italy0.3%
Nepal0.3%
Vietnam0.2%

Language

People using another language at home11.6%

Language used at home

In 2226, NSW, the largest group is English only at 95%, followed by Mandarin (2%) and Cantonese (1%).

English only85.2%
Mandarin1.8%
Cantonese1.0%
Greek0.9%
Italian0.4%
Vietnamese0.3%
Arabic0.2%
Hindi0.1%
Tagalog0.1%
Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion38.8%

Religious affiliation

In 2226, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 56%, followed by No religion (41%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity56%
  • No religion41%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Hinduism1%
  • Other religions0%
  • Islam0%
  • Judaism0%

Education

Completed Year 1267.7%

Highest year of school

In 2226, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 71%, followed by Year 10 (19%) and Year 9 or below (6%).

Year 1267.7%
Year 1018.6%
Year 9 or below5.3%
Year 113.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,064▲ +46.0%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,569▲ +37.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$3,028▲ +37.8%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week22.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week41.4%

Household income distribution

In 2226, NSW, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 28%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (26%) and $650–$1,499 (18%).

$4,000 or more26.2%
$1,500–$2,99925.2%
$650–$1,49917.3%
$3,000–$3,99915.1%
Under $65011.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.9%People with a mental health condition7.6%People needing help with daily activities4.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2226, NSW, the largest group is Asthma at 19%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Mental health (17%).

Asthma8.5%
Arthritis8.1%
Mental health7.6%
Other condition7.5%
Heart disease3.7%
Diabetes3.4%
Cancer3.0%
Lung condition1.2%
Dementia0.8%
Stroke0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.7%People providing unpaid care12.2%People caring for children unpaid31.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families9.7%

Family composition

In 2226, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 68%, followed by Couples without children (22%) and One-parent families (10%).

  • Couples with children68%
  • Couples without children22%
  • One-parent families10%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$460▲ +48.4%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,800▲ +9.8%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011Households renting19.8%Homes owned outright34.9%Separate (detached) houses70.1%

How homes are owned or rented

In 2226, NSW, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 44%, followed by Owned outright (35%) and Rented (20%).

  • Owned with a mortgage44%
  • Owned outright35%
  • Rented20%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 2226, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 70%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (17%) and Flat or apartment (13%).

  • Separate house70%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached17%
  • Flat or apartment13%
  • Other dwelling0%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years29.9%

How people get to work

In 2226, NSW, the largest group is Worked at home at 56%, followed by Car (driver) (37%) and Train (4%).

Worked at home46.2%
Car (driver)30.7%
Train3.3%
Car (passenger)1.9%
Walked0.9%
Bicycle0.2%
Bus0.1%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate3.4%Labour-force participation65.8%Employed full-time59.3%

Industries people work in

In 2226, NSW, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 12%, followed by Professional & technical (12%) and Education & training (11%).

Health care & social assistance12.0%
Professional & technical12.0%
Education & training10.9%
Construction9.4%
Finance & insurance8.2%
Retail trade7.8%
Public administration & safety7.2%
Transport & warehousing5.0%
Accommodation & food4.3%
Manufacturing3.9%

Occupations people work in

In 2226, NSW, the largest group is Professionals at 31%, followed by Managers (18%) and Clerical & administrative (16%).

Professionals30.7%
Managers18.3%
Clerical & administrative15.5%
Technicians & trades11.4%
Community & personal service8.6%
Sales workers7.3%
Labourers4.3%
Machinery operators & drivers2.9%

Areas within 2226, NSW

Oyster Bay - Como - Jannali

Nearby areas

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