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2228, NSW

6 km²

2228, NSW is characterised by rents well above most areas and more residents than most areas.

It also has household incomes a little above the norm and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 2228, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population21,001▲ +19.3%since 2011 Median age40 yrs▲ +2.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.3%People aged 65 and over20.5%Children under 1517.5%People in a de facto relationship10.9%▲ +50.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

2228, NSW splits fairly evenly between Young adults (25–44) (27%) and Older adults (45–64) (24%), with Seniors (65+) at 21%.

Young adults (25–44)27.3%

Older adults (45–64)23.8%

Seniors (65+)20.5%

Children (0–14)17.5%

Youth (15–24)10.8%

Marital status

In 2228, NSW, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (9%).

Married48%
Never married33%
Divorced9%
Widowed7%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 2228, NSW, Australia is the majority at 85%; England is next at 4%.

Australia69.9%

England3.6%

China2.9%

New Zealand2.0%

Philippines1.2%

India0.9%

Italy0.7%

South Africa0.6%

Vietnam0.4%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

2228, NSW splits fairly evenly between English (31%) and Australian (29%), with Irish at 10%.

English33.6%

Australian30.5%

Irish10.8%

Scottish8.1%

Chinese6.6%

Italian5.2%

Greek4.3%

German2.8%

Filipino1.8%

Indian1.5%

Language

People using another language at home21.5%

Language used at home

In 2228, NSW, English only is the majority at 87%; Mandarin is next at 4%.

English only74.3%

Mandarin3.3%

Greek2.3%

Cantonese1.7%

Arabic1.0%

Italian1.0%

Tagalog0.5%

Hindi0.4%

Vietnamese0.3%

Punjabi0.2%

Religion

People with no religion33.1%

Religious affiliation

In 2228, NSW, Christianity is the majority at 60%; No religion is next at 35%.

Christianity60%
No religion35%
Buddhism2%
Islam1%
Hinduism1%
Other religions0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1261.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher26.9%

Highest year of school

In 2228, NSW, Year 12 is the majority at 65%; Year 10 is next at 22%.

Year 1261.3%

Year 1020.6%

Year 9 or below7.8%

Year 114.6%

Highest qualification level

2228, NSW splits fairly evenly between Bachelor degree (34%) and Certificate III / IV (29%), with Advanced diploma / diploma at 20%.

Bachelor degree28.5%

Certificate III / IV24.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.0%

Postgraduate degree9.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.2%

Certificate I / II1.6%

Field of qualification

In 2228, NSW, the largest group is Management & commerce at 28%, followed by Engineering & related (16%) and Society & culture (13%).

Management & commerce24.4%

Engineering & related14.2%

Society & culture11.3%

Health9.0%

Education7.4%

Architecture & building6.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.8%

Creative arts4.0%

Information technology3.2%

Natural & physical sciences2.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$938▲ +45.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,009▲ +46.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,472▲ +45.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week15.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week28.5%

Household income distribution

In 2228, NSW, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (23%) and $4,000 or more (18%).

$1,500–$2,99929.7%

$650–$1,49921.5%

$4,000 or more16.6%

Under $65014.6%

$3,000–$3,99911.9%

Personal income distribution

In 2228, NSW, the largest group is Under $650 at 37%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (23%).

Under $65035.0%

$650–$1,49930.3%

$1,500–$2,99921.9%

$3,000 or more6.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.3%People with a mental health condition7.3%People needing help with daily activities6.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 2228, NSW, None is the majority at 71%; One condition is next at 19%.

None66.2%

One condition18.2%

Two conditions6.0%

Three or more3.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

2228, NSW splits fairly evenly between Arthritis (19%) and Other condition (18%), with Mental health at 15%.

Arthritis9.3%

Other condition8.8%

Mental health7.3%

Asthma7.1%

Heart disease4.5%

Diabetes4.4%

Cancer3.2%

Dementia2.0%

Lung condition1.5%

Stroke1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.1%People providing unpaid care10.8%People caring for children unpaid26.2%People who served in the Defence Force2.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families13.1%People living alone27.0%▲ +5.0%since 2011

Family composition

In 2228, NSW, Couples with children is the majority at 60%; Couples without children is next at 26%.

Couples with children60%
Couples without children26%
One-parent families13%
Other families1%

Household size

In 2228, NSW, the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 1 person (27%) and 4 people (16%).

2 people33.1%

1 person27.0%

4 people16.2%

3 people15.6%

5 people6.0%

6 or more2.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$490▲ +32.4%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,600▲ +12.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting31.1%Homes owned outright30.7%Separate (detached) houses46.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms58.1%▼ -5.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

2228, NSW splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Rented (32%), with Owned outright at 31%.

Owned with a mortgage34%
Rented32%
Owned outright31%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In 2228, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 46%, followed by Flat or apartment (37%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (16%).

Separate house46%
Flat or apartment37%
Townhouse / semi-detached16%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

2228, NSW splits fairly evenly between 2 bedrooms (32%) and 3 bedrooms (32%), with 4 bedrooms at 19%.

2 bedrooms31.6%

3 bedrooms31.5%

4 bedrooms19.1%

1 bedroom8.4%

5 or more7.5%

Studio / none0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In 2228, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $550–$749 (27%) and Under $200 (11%).

$350–$54943.6%

$550–$74925.7%

Under $20010.7%

$750 or more10.5%

$200–$3496.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

2228, NSW splits fairly evenly between $3,000 or more (40%) and $1,800–$2,999 (35%), with $1,000–$1,799 at 15%.

$3,000 or more37.1%

$1,800–$2,99933.2%

$1,000–$1,79914.5%

Under $1,0008.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle8.9%▼ -18.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

2228, NSW splits fairly evenly between 1 vehicle (41%) and 2 vehicles (36%), with 3 vehicles at 9%.

1 vehicle40.9%

2 vehicles36.1%

3 vehicles9.2%

No vehicle8.9%

4 or more4.9%

How people get to work

In 2228, NSW, the largest group is Car (driver) at 48%, followed by Worked at home (41%) and Walked (4%).

Car (driver)39.9%

Worked at home34.1%

Walked3.3%

Car (passenger)2.8%

Train2.2%

Bus0.3%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years42.5%Recent arrivals from overseas9.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.7%Labour-force participation61.2%Employed full-time57.3%

Industries people work in

2228, NSW splits fairly evenly between Health care & social assistance (15%) and Construction (11%), with Retail trade at 10%.

Health care & social assistance13.9%

Construction10.5%

Retail trade9.7%

Professional & technical8.8%

Education & training8.4%

Public administration & safety6.4%

Transport & warehousing6.3%

Finance & insurance5.7%

Accommodation & food5.2%

Manufacturing4.7%

Occupations people work in

In 2228, NSW, the largest group is Professionals at 26%, followed by Managers (16%) and Clerical & administrative (15%).

Professionals25.4%

Managers16.2%

Clerical & administrative14.7%

Technicians & trades12.4%

Community & personal service10.5%

Sales workers9.1%

Labourers5.9%

Machinery operators & drivers4.1%

Nearby areas

2224, NSW 2227, NSW 2229, NSW 2225, NSW 2230, NSW 2226, NSW 2221, NSW 2219, NSW

👥 Demographics & Identity