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2402, NSW

1,631 km²

2402, NSW is characterised by low household incomes, fewer university graduates than most areas and a somewhat older age profile.

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📍 2402, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,745▼ -8.8%since 2011 Median age49 yrs▲ +11.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population9.5%People aged 65 and over28.8%Children under 1517.6%People in a de facto relationship10.4%▼ -16.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Seniors (65+)28.8%

Older adults (45–64)27.1%

Young adults (25–44)18.4%

Children (0–14)17.6%

Youth (15–24)8.4%

Marital status

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (11%).

Married48%
Never married30%
Divorced11%
Widowed8%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 97%, followed by England (1%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia86.6%

England1.3%

New Zealand0.7%

India0.2%

South Africa0.2%

Ancestry

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is Australian at 41%, followed by English (37%) and Scottish (9%).

Australian47.4%

English42.2%

Scottish10.1%

Irish8.9%

German4.1%

Italian1.0%

Chinese0.7%

Dutch0.5%

Indian0.3%

Language

People using another language at home1.2%

Language used at home

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only90.6%

Religion

People with no religion26.7%

Religious affiliation

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 69%, followed by No religion (29%) and Islam (0%).

Christianity69%
No religion29%
Islam0%
Other religions0%
Buddhism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1229.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher9.2%

Highest year of school

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is Year 10 at 38%, followed by Year 12 (33%) and Year 9 or below (22%).

Year 1033.6%

Year 1229.6%

Year 9 or below19.8%

Year 115.8%

Highest qualification level

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 52%, followed by Bachelor degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV37.3%

Bachelor degree14.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.8%

Certificate I / II3.4%

Postgraduate degree2.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.8%

Field of qualification

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is Engineering & related at 20%, followed by Health (17%) and Management & commerce (17%).

Engineering & related14.3%

Health12.6%

Management & commerce12.5%

Education8.8%

Agriculture & environment7.6%

Society & culture7.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.9%

Architecture & building3.8%

Information technology0.6%

Natural & physical sciences0.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$508▲ +28.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$972▲ +32.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,306▲ +37.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.0%

Household income distribution

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 37%, followed by Under $650 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (23%).

$650–$1,49933.6%

Under $65028.1%

$1,500–$2,99920.9%

$4,000 or more4.5%

$3,000–$3,9993.5%

Personal income distribution

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is Under $650 at 59%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (11%).

Under $65052.7%

$650–$1,49924.9%

$1,500–$2,9999.6%

$3,000 or more1.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition37.7%People with a mental health condition10.4%People needing help with daily activities11.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is None at 58%, followed by One condition (26%) and Two conditions (10%).

None51.4%

One condition23.3%

Two conditions8.9%

Three or more5.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Asthma (15%) and Mental health (15%).

Arthritis14.1%

Asthma10.4%

Mental health10.4%

Other condition9.8%

Diabetes8.1%

Heart disease5.2%

Cancer4.0%

Lung condition2.8%

Stroke2.3%

Dementia1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers21.3%People providing unpaid care13.9%People caring for children unpaid20.9%People who served in the Defence Force2.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -4.3%since 2011 One-parent families16.6%People living alone33.7%▲ +7.2%since 2011

Family composition

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 47%, followed by Couples without children (36%) and One-parent families (17%).

Couples with children47%
Couples without children36%
One-parent families17%
Other families1%

Household size

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is 2 people at 38%, followed by 1 person (34%) and 3 people (10%).

2 people38.4%

1 person33.7%

3 people10.2%

4 people9.6%

5 people4.8%

6 or more3.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$228▲ +117.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,000→ 0.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting19.5%Homes owned outright50.0%Separate (detached) houses96.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms74.9%▲ +1.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 52%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (24%) and Rented (20%).

Owned outright52%
Owned with a mortgage24%
Rented20%
Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (2%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house97%
Townhouse / semi-detached2%
Flat or apartment1%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 4 bedrooms (24%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms46.9%

4 bedrooms22.8%

2 bedrooms16.1%

5 or more5.1%

1 bedroom3.9%

Studio / none1.0%

Weekly rent distribution

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is $200–$349 at 67%, followed by Under $200 (31%) and $350–$549 (2%).

$200–$34964.9%

Under $20029.9%

$350–$5492.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 48%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (39%) and $3,000 or more (7%).

Under $1,00046.2%

$1,000–$1,79937.3%

$3,000 or more7.0%

$1,800–$2,9996.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.6%▼ -49.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 39%, followed by 2 vehicles (36%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

1 vehicle39.1%

2 vehicles35.3%

3 vehicles13.2%

4 or more8.0%

No vehicle3.6%

How people get to work

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is Car (driver) at 72%, followed by Worked at home (16%) and Walked (6%).

Car (driver)62.0%

Worked at home14.0%

Walked5.5%

Car (passenger)4.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years27.4%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.4%Labour-force participation47.2%Employed full-time62.5%

Industries people work in

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 22%, followed by Health care & social assistance (14%) and Education & training (11%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing20.6%

Health care & social assistance13.4%

Education & training10.9%

Public administration & safety8.6%

Retail trade6.9%

Construction5.9%

Other services4.7%

Transport & warehousing4.5%

Accommodation & food3.3%

Administrative & support3.1%

Occupations people work in

In 2402, NSW, the largest group is Managers at 20%, followed by Professionals (14%) and Technicians & trades (13%).

Managers19.9%

Professionals13.6%

Technicians & trades12.3%

Labourers12.0%

Community & personal service10.6%

Clerical & administrative10.4%

Machinery operators & drivers10.3%

Sales workers8.3%

Nearby areas

2401, NSW 2403, NSW 2411, NSW 2399, NSW 2408, NSW 2410, NSW 2404, NSW 2360, NSW

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