Postcode · Area profile

2251, NSW

44 km²

2251, NSW is characterised by a large population and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

It also has a somewhat older age profile and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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📍 2251, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population33,721▲ +5.9%since 2011 Median age46 yrs▲ +7.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.0%People aged 65 and over24.7%Children under 1518.1%People in a de facto relationship9.9%▲ +36.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Seniors (65+) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)27.1%

Seniors (65+)24.7%

Young adults (25–44)19.4%

Children (0–14)18.1%

Youth (15–24)10.7%

Marital status

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (11%).

Married51%
Never married28%
Divorced11%
Widowed7%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by England (8%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia79.0%

England6.7%

New Zealand1.6%

South Africa1.0%

Philippines0.3%

China0.3%

India0.3%

Italy0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (32%) and Irish (11%).

English46.1%

Australian39.4%

Irish14.0%

Scottish11.9%

German3.5%

Italian2.9%

Dutch1.8%

Chinese1.0%

Greek0.7%

Filipino0.6%

Language

People using another language at home5.2%

Language used at home

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Italian (0%).

English only91.2%

Mandarin0.3%

Italian0.2%

Arabic0.2%

Greek0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion41.0%

Religious affiliation

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 55%, followed by No religion (43%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity55%
No religion43%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%
Hinduism0%
Judaism0%
Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1254.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher23.1%

Highest year of school

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 57%, followed by Year 10 (28%) and Year 9 or below (9%).

Year 1254.5%

Year 1026.7%

Year 9 or below8.1%

Year 115.8%

Highest qualification level

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 36%, followed by Bachelor degree (30%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV30.2%

Bachelor degree25.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.0%

Postgraduate degree6.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.6%

Certificate I / II1.9%

Field of qualification

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is Management & commerce at 22%, followed by Engineering & related (14%) and Health (13%).

Management & commerce19.6%

Engineering & related12.8%

Health12.0%

Society & culture11.5%

Education10.8%

Architecture & building8.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.7%

Creative arts4.0%

Natural & physical sciences2.2%

Agriculture & environment2.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$763▲ +43.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,717▲ +49.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,192▲ +49.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week13.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week24.5%

Household income distribution

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 28%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and Under $650 (18%).

$1,500–$2,99926.4%

$650–$1,49926.3%

Under $65016.4%

$4,000 or more13.4%

$3,000–$3,99911.1%

Personal income distribution

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is Under $650 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (19%).

Under $65041.5%

$650–$1,49929.9%

$1,500–$2,99918.2%

$3,000 or more5.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.4%People with a mental health condition9.1%People needing help with daily activities6.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is None at 65%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (7%).

None61.2%

One condition21.8%

Two conditions6.9%

Three or more3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Asthma (15%).

Arthritis11.1%

Mental health9.1%

Asthma8.6%

Other condition8.2%

Heart disease5.2%

Diabetes4.8%

Cancer3.9%

Lung condition2.3%

Stroke1.2%

Dementia1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.3%People providing unpaid care13.0%People caring for children unpaid27.5%People who served in the Defence Force2.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families12.9%People living alone24.8%▲ +0.7%since 2011

Family composition

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 59%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children59%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families13%
Other families1%

Household size

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (25%) and 4 people (17%).

2 people34.6%

1 person24.8%

4 people16.6%

3 people14.5%

5 people6.8%

6 or more2.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$450▲ +50.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167▲ +8.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting16.6%Homes owned outright39.4%Separate (detached) houses82.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms79.4%▲ +1.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (38%) and Rented (17%).

Owned outright40%
Owned with a mortgage38%
Rented17%
Other tenure5%

Types of homes

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 83%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (10%) and Flat or apartment (5%).

Separate house83%
Townhouse / semi-detached10%
Flat or apartment5%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 35%, followed by 4 bedrooms (33%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms35.0%

4 bedrooms32.9%

2 bedrooms16.9%

5 or more11.4%

1 bedroom2.6%

Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by $550–$749 (22%) and $200–$349 (13%).

$350–$54944.0%

$550–$74920.7%

$200–$34912.8%

Under $20010.8%

$750 or more7.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $3,000 or more (25%) and $1,000–$1,799 (21%).

$1,800–$2,99937.0%

$3,000 or more23.2%

$1,000–$1,79920.1%

Under $1,00013.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.9%▼ -28.3%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 1 vehicle (34%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles39.2%

1 vehicle34.5%

3 vehicles14.0%

4 or more7.5%

No vehicle4.9%

How people get to work

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is Car (driver) at 57%, followed by Worked at home (37%) and Car (passenger) (3%).

Car (driver)46.7%

Worked at home30.6%

Car (passenger)2.8%

Walked0.8%

Train0.5%

Bus0.3%

Bicycle0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.7%Recent arrivals from overseas5.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.2%Labour-force participation56.7%Employed full-time50.7%

Industries people work in

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 19%, followed by Construction (12%) and Education & training (11%).

Health care & social assistance17.9%

Construction12.0%

Education & training10.2%

Retail trade9.0%

Professional & technical7.5%

Accommodation & food6.7%

Public administration & safety6.4%

Manufacturing4.6%

Other services3.8%

Finance & insurance3.4%

Occupations people work in

In 2251, NSW, the largest group is Professionals at 26%, followed by Managers (14%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Professionals25.3%

Managers14.0%

Technicians & trades13.9%

Clerical & administrative13.3%

Community & personal service12.1%

Sales workers8.8%

Labourers7.4%

Machinery operators & drivers3.6%

Areas within 2251, NSW

Avoca Beach - Copacabana Box Head - MacMasters Beach Kincumber - Picketts Valley Saratoga - Davistown

Nearby areas

2257, NSW 2260, NSW 2261, NSW 2256, NSW 2108, NSW 2107, NSW 2258, NSW 2105, NSW

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