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2340, NSW

3,353 km²

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📍 2340, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population52,436▲ +14.7%since 2011Median age38 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population13.0%People aged 65 and over18.7%Children under 1520.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42.0k2.0k

Age structure

In 2340, NSW, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 25%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Young adults (25–44)25.3%
Older adults (45–64)23.0%
Children (0–14)20.8%
Seniors (65+)18.7%
Youth (15–24)12.2%

Marital status

In 2340, NSW, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married44%
  • Never married37%
  • Divorced9%
  • Widowed6%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In 2340, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (1%) and Philippines (1%).

Australia83.9%
England1.2%
Philippines1.0%
India0.9%
Vietnam0.7%
New Zealand0.7%
China0.5%
Nepal0.4%
South Africa0.2%
Italy0.1%

Language

People using another language at home6.6%

Language used at home

In 2340, NSW, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Vietnamese (1%).

English only86.4%
Mandarin0.8%
Vietnamese0.7%
Tagalog0.5%
Punjabi0.4%
Hindi0.2%
Arabic0.2%
Cantonese0.2%
Italian0.1%
Greek0.0%

Religion

People with no religion31.8%

Religious affiliation

In 2340, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 62%, followed by No religion (35%) and Hinduism (1%).

  • Christianity62%
  • No religion35%
  • Hinduism1%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Islam1%
  • Judaism0%

Education

Completed Year 1242.9%

Highest year of school

In 2340, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 47%, followed by Year 10 (32%) and Year 9 or below (13%).

Year 1242.9%
Year 1029.7%
Year 9 or below12.4%
Year 116.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$784▲ +44.9%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,468▲ +46.7%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,879▲ +52.5%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week8.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week15.5%

Household income distribution

In 2340, NSW, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and Under $650 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99930.0%
$650–$1,49929.9%
Under $65017.6%
$3,000–$3,9998.4%
$4,000 or more7.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.4%People with a mental health condition10.6%People needing help with daily activities6.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2340, NSW, the largest group is Asthma at 20%, followed by Mental health (19%) and Arthritis (18%).

Asthma11.1%
Mental health10.6%
Arthritis9.9%
Other condition8.1%
Diabetes5.0%
Heart disease4.5%
Cancer3.2%
Lung condition2.1%
Stroke1.1%
Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.1%People providing unpaid care12.7%People caring for children unpaid27.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families18.4%

Family composition

In 2340, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 53%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (18%).

  • Couples with children53%
  • Couples without children28%
  • One-parent families18%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +42.9%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,517▲ +1.1%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting33.5%Homes owned outright31.5%Separate (detached) houses86.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In 2340, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 34%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Owned with a mortgage (32%).

  • Rented34%
  • Owned outright32%
  • Owned with a mortgage32%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 2340, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 87%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (11%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

  • Separate house87%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached11%
  • Flat or apartment2%
  • Other dwelling0%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years41.5%

How people get to work

In 2340, NSW, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)62.5%
Worked at home12.2%
Car (passenger)5.7%
Walked2.2%
Bicycle0.3%
Bus0.2%
Train0.0%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate4.5%Labour-force participation60.6%Employed full-time63.3%

Industries people work in

In 2340, NSW, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Retail trade (10%) and Education & training (10%).

Health care & social assistance17.6%
Retail trade10.1%
Education & training9.7%
Manufacturing9.1%
Construction7.9%
Accommodation & food7.0%
Public administration & safety5.9%
Transport & warehousing4.7%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing4.1%
Other services4.1%

Occupations people work in

In 2340, NSW, the largest group is Professionals at 19%, followed by Labourers (14%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Professionals18.5%
Labourers14.1%
Technicians & trades13.9%
Community & personal service12.8%
Managers11.9%
Clerical & administrative11.6%
Sales workers9.1%
Machinery operators & drivers6.6%

Areas within 2340, NSW

Tamworth - EastTamworth - NorthTamworth - West

Nearby areas

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