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2409, NSW

1,607 km²

2409, NSW has fewer university graduates than most areas and a high share of renters.

It's also marked by a younger age profile than most and modest household incomes.

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📍 2409, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,072▼ -6.0%since 2011 Median age36 yrs▲ +20.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population39.3%People aged 65 and over12.0%Children under 1522.6%People in a de facto relationship12.9%▼ -39.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Children (0–14) (23%) and Young adults (25–44) (22%).

Older adults (45–64)28.2%

Children (0–14)22.6%

Young adults (25–44)22.2%

Youth (15–24)14.6%

Seniors (65+)12.0%

Marital status

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is Never married at 56%, followed by Married (34%) and Divorced (4%).

Never married56%
Married34%
Divorced4%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 98%, followed by England (1%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia68.4%

England0.6%

New Zealand0.4%

Philippines0.3%

Ancestry

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (37%) and Irish (12%).

English19.5%

Australian19.2%

Irish6.2%

Scottish4.2%

German2.9%

Italian0.7%

Language

People using another language at home2.3%

Language used at home

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only69.3%

Religion

People with no religion26.7%

Religious affiliation

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 58%, followed by No religion (39%) and Other religions (4%).

Christianity58%
No religion39%
Other religions4%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1225.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher6.6%

Highest year of school

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 39%, followed by Year 10 (27%) and Year 9 or below (23%).

Year 1225.5%

Year 1017.4%

Year 9 or below14.8%

Year 116.8%

Highest qualification level

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 41%, followed by Bachelor degree (25%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Certificate III / IV15.5%

Bachelor degree9.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma7.7%

Certificate I / II2.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.8%

Postgraduate degree1.1%

Field of qualification

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is Agriculture & environment at 20%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Engineering & related (13%).

Agriculture & environment7.1%

Management & commerce5.5%

Engineering & related4.4%

Health4.4%

Education4.2%

Society & culture3.5%

Creative arts1.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services1.8%

Information technology1.3%

Architecture & building1.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$502▲ +48.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,150▲ +37.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,266▲ +53.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week3.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.9%

Household income distribution

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 37%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (25%) and Under $650 (25%).

$650–$1,49932.4%

$1,500–$2,99921.9%

Under $65021.5%

$4,000 or more7.0%

$3,000–$3,9993.9%

Personal income distribution

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is Under $650 at 63%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and $1,500–$2,999 (9%).

Under $65040.6%

$650–$1,49916.9%

$1,500–$2,9996.0%

$3,000 or more1.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition18.1%People with a mental health condition4.9%People needing help with daily activities3.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is None at 74%, followed by One condition (18%) and Two conditions (5%).

None51.6%

One condition12.6%

Two conditions3.3%

Three or more2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is Asthma at 20%, followed by Diabetes (16%) and Mental health (15%).

Asthma6.4%

Diabetes5.3%

Mental health4.9%

Arthritis4.2%

Other condition3.5%

Heart disease2.3%

Cancer2.1%

Lung condition1.7%

Dementia0.9%

Stroke0.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.2%People providing unpaid care11.2%People caring for children unpaid17.9%People who served in the Defence Force1.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework16.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9▼ -6.5%since 2011 One-parent families35.0%People living alone27.0%▼ -7.7%since 2011

Family composition

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 45%, followed by One-parent families (35%) and Couples without children (18%).

Couples with children45%
One-parent families35%
Couples without children18%
Other families2%

Household size

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is 1 person at 28%, followed by 2 people (26%) and 4 people (17%).

1 person27.0%

2 people25.4%

4 people16.4%

6 or more10.5%

3 people9.4%

5 people8.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$160▲ +45.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$867▲ +139.5%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011 Households renting45.3%Homes owned outright29.7%Separate (detached) houses91.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms75.8%▼ -0.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 47%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Owned with a mortgage (13%).

Rented47%
Owned outright31%
Owned with a mortgage13%
Other tenure8%

Types of homes

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 95%, followed by Flat or apartment (4%) and Other dwelling (1%).

Separate house95%
Flat or apartment4%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 36%, followed by 3 bedrooms (29%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

4 bedrooms34.4%

3 bedrooms28.1%

2 bedrooms16.4%

5 or more13.3%

1 bedroom3.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is Under $200 at 76%, followed by $200–$349 (24%).

Under $20058.6%

$200–$34919.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 46%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (35%) and $3,000 or more (19%).

Under $1,00036.4%

$1,000–$1,79927.3%

$3,000 or more15.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle18.7%▲ +6.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 33%, followed by 2 vehicles (30%) and No vehicle (19%).

1 vehicle33.5%

2 vehicles29.9%

No vehicle18.7%

3 vehicles11.6%

4 or more6.8%

How people get to work

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is Car (driver) at 62%, followed by Worked at home (22%) and Walked (8%).

Car (driver)56.7%

Worked at home19.9%

Walked7.3%

Car (passenger)5.7%

Bus1.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years19.0%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate12.3%Labour-force participation36.1%Employed full-time62.1%

Industries people work in

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 39%, followed by Education & training (13%) and Health care & social assistance (10%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing38.7%

Education & training12.3%

Health care & social assistance9.6%

Retail trade8.4%

Other services4.6%

Public administration & safety3.8%

Construction3.1%

Wholesale trade3.1%

Accommodation & food3.1%

Transport & warehousing3.1%

Occupations people work in

In 2409, NSW, the largest group is Managers at 27%, followed by Labourers (18%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Managers26.8%

Labourers18.0%

Community & personal service14.2%

Clerical & administrative11.1%

Machinery operators & drivers8.8%

Technicians & trades6.9%

Sales workers6.9%

Professionals6.1%

Nearby areas

2408, NSW 4388, QLD 2411, NSW 4390, QLD 4498, QLD 2410, NSW 2405, NSW 4385 crosses QLD/NSW

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