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2338, NSW

989 km²

2338, NSW is characterised by low household incomes and an older age profile than most.

It also has a modest population and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 2338, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,403▼ -8.7%since 2011 Median age52 yrs▲ +18.2%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.1%People aged 65 and over30.4%Children under 1513.3%People in a de facto relationship15.2%▲ +26.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 30%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (30%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Seniors (65+)30.4%

Older adults (45–64)30.1%

Young adults (25–44)17.6%

Children (0–14)13.3%

Youth (15–24)9.0%

Marital status

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (14%).

Married46%
Never married29%
Divorced14%
Widowed8%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia80.9%

England2.9%

New Zealand2.0%

India1.0%

Philippines0.2%

Ancestry

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (37%) and Irish (10%).

English44.1%

Australian42.8%

Irish11.1%

Scottish10.7%

German4.1%

Indian1.0%

Dutch1.0%

Italian0.7%

Chinese0.6%

Greek0.3%

Language

People using another language at home2.7%

Language used at home

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Punjabi (0%).

English only87.5%

Punjabi0.4%

Religion

People with no religion26.4%

Religious affiliation

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 67%, followed by No religion (30%) and Islam (2%).

Christianity67%
No religion30%
Islam2%
Hinduism1%
Other religions0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1235.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher12.2%

Highest year of school

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 41%, followed by Year 10 (36%) and Year 9 or below (14%).

Year 1235.9%

Year 1031.5%

Year 9 or below12.1%

Year 117.1%

Highest qualification level

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 48%, followed by Bachelor degree (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV34.4%

Bachelor degree14.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.6%

Postgraduate degree4.0%

Certificate I / II3.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.8%

Field of qualification

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is Engineering & related at 20%, followed by Management & commerce (19%) and Health (16%).

Engineering & related14.7%

Management & commerce13.6%

Health11.7%

Society & culture8.6%

Agriculture & environment6.9%

Education6.2%

Architecture & building4.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.0%

Creative arts2.6%

Natural & physical sciences1.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$569▲ +18.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,006▲ +23.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,385▲ +22.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week9.0%

Household income distribution

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by Under $650 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (23%).

$650–$1,49932.1%

Under $65028.3%

$1,500–$2,99921.0%

$3,000–$3,9995.1%

$4,000 or more3.9%

Personal income distribution

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is Under $650 at 55%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and $1,500–$2,999 (13%).

Under $65047.6%

$650–$1,49925.1%

$1,500–$2,99911.3%

$3,000 or more2.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition35.4%People with a mental health condition8.8%People needing help with daily activities7.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is None at 60%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (11%).

None53.0%

One condition20.5%

Two conditions9.6%

Three or more5.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Other condition (14%).

Arthritis14.7%

Asthma11.1%

Other condition9.0%

Mental health8.8%

Diabetes6.8%

Heart disease5.3%

Cancer3.8%

Lung condition3.1%

Stroke1.7%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers21.0%People providing unpaid care12.3%People caring for children unpaid19.0%People who served in the Defence Force3.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -8.7%since 2011 One-parent families10.0%People living alone35.9%▲ +5.8%since 2011

Family composition

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 47%, followed by Couples without children (43%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples with children47%
Couples without children43%
One-parent families10%
Other families1%

Household size

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is 2 people at 40%, followed by 1 person (36%) and 3 people (9%).

2 people40.1%

1 person35.9%

3 people9.5%

4 people9.1%

5 people3.7%

6 or more1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250▲ +180.9%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,100▼ -9.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting19.6%Homes owned outright45.5%Separate (detached) houses96.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms76.5%▲ +2.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Rented (20%).

Owned outright46%
Owned with a mortgage30%
Rented20%
Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Other dwelling (2%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (1%).

Separate house97%
Other dwelling2%
Townhouse / semi-detached1%

Bedrooms per home

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 53%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms50.6%

4 bedrooms21.5%

2 bedrooms14.4%

1 bedroom4.9%

5 or more4.4%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is $200–$349 at 66%, followed by Under $200 (25%) and $350–$549 (9%).

$200–$34961.2%

Under $20023.3%

$350–$5498.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 39%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (37%) and $1,800–$2,999 (17%).

Under $1,00037.4%

$1,000–$1,79935.6%

$1,800–$2,99916.1%

$3,000 or more6.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.0%▼ -38.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 37%, followed by 2 vehicles (32%) and 3 vehicles (19%).

1 vehicle36.3%

2 vehicles31.8%

3 vehicles18.5%

4 or more7.6%

No vehicle5.0%

How people get to work

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is Car (driver) at 66%, followed by Worked at home (24%) and Walked (7%).

Car (driver)57.0%

Worked at home20.5%

Walked6.3%

Car (passenger)2.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years28.4%Recent arrivals from overseas7.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.1%Labour-force participation50.6%Employed full-time57.4%

Industries people work in

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 22%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Construction (9%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing20.6%

Health care & social assistance12.0%

Construction8.5%

Retail trade6.8%

Education & training6.8%

Accommodation & food6.6%

Mining6.4%

Public administration & safety5.4%

Professional & technical4.9%

Transport & warehousing4.4%

Occupations people work in

In 2338, NSW, the largest group is Managers at 20%, followed by Labourers (15%) and Professionals (14%).

Managers20.1%

Labourers15.1%

Professionals13.5%

Technicians & trades13.5%

Machinery operators & drivers12.0%

Community & personal service10.7%

Clerical & administrative8.3%

Sales workers5.2%

Nearby areas

2337, NSW 2340, NSW 2336, NSW 2339, NSW 2341, NSW 2333, NSW 2352, NSW 2311, NSW

👥 Demographics & Identity