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2453, NSW

2,158 km²

2453, NSW is characterised by an ageing population and low household incomes.

It's also marked by far more retirees than most areas and many people living alone.

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📍 2453, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,787▲ +3.0%since 2011 Median age55 yrs▲ +14.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.0%People aged 65 and over30.5%Children under 1515.1%People in a de facto relationship13.9%▲ +16.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

2453, NSW splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (31%) and Seniors (65+) (31%), with Young adults (25–44) at 17%.

Older adults (45–64)31.3%

Seniors (65+)30.5%

Young adults (25–44)16.5%

Children (0–14)15.1%

Youth (15–24)6.2%

Marital status

In 2453, NSW, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (13%).

Married46%
Never married31%
Divorced13%
Widowed7%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 2453, NSW, Australia is the majority at 94%; England is next at 4%.

Australia80.4%

England3.7%

New Zealand1.1%

Philippines0.5%

South Africa0.1%

China0.1%

Ancestry

2453, NSW splits fairly evenly between English (37%) and Australian (33%), with Irish at 11%.

English45.1%

Australian40.3%

Irish13.5%

Scottish13.3%

German4.7%

Italian1.1%

Dutch1.0%

Chinese0.9%

Filipino0.4%

Greek0.3%

Language

People using another language at home2.9%

Language used at home

In 2453, NSW, English only is the majority at 99%; Mandarin is next at 0%.

English only89.2%

Mandarin0.3%

Tagalog0.2%

Italian0.1%

Religion

People with no religion44.8%

Religious affiliation

In 2453, NSW, No religion is the majority at 51%; Christianity is next at 47%.

No religion51%
Christianity47%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1241.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher16.9%

Highest year of school

In 2453, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 46%, followed by Year 10 (30%) and Year 9 or below (17%).

Year 1241.1%

Year 1027.1%

Year 9 or below15.1%

Year 116.8%

Highest qualification level

In 2453, NSW, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 41%, followed by Bachelor degree (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV31.4%

Bachelor degree18.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.4%

Postgraduate degree5.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.4%

Certificate I / II2.3%

Field of qualification

2453, NSW splits fairly evenly between Engineering & related (17%) and Management & commerce (15%), with Society & culture at 14%.

Engineering & related13.7%

Management & commerce11.8%

Society & culture11.4%

Health10.9%

Education9.3%

Agriculture & environment6.9%

Architecture & building5.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.4%

Creative arts4.3%

Natural & physical sciences2.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$548▲ +44.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$965▲ +37.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,296▲ +48.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week6.4%

Household income distribution

In 2453, NSW, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by Under $650 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (22%).

$650–$1,49935.1%

Under $65028.9%

$1,500–$2,99920.2%

$3,000–$3,9993.5%

$4,000 or more2.9%

Personal income distribution

In 2453, NSW, Under $650 is the majority at 58%; $650–$1,499 is next at 31%.

Under $65052.0%

$650–$1,49928.1%

$1,500–$2,9998.2%

$3,000 or more1.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.5%People with a mental health condition9.0%People needing help with daily activities6.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 2453, NSW, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 23%.

None56.6%

One condition20.3%

Two conditions8.1%

Three or more4.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

2453, NSW splits fairly evenly between Arthritis (19%) and Other condition (16%), with Mental health at 15%.

Arthritis11.4%

Other condition9.4%

Mental health9.0%

Asthma7.7%

Heart disease6.6%

Diabetes5.3%

Cancer3.9%

Lung condition3.8%

Stroke1.1%

Dementia1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers26.4%People providing unpaid care14.2%People caring for children unpaid21.6%People who served in the Defence Force3.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework32.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -4.5%since 2011 One-parent families13.8%People living alone34.7%▲ +12.9%since 2011

Family composition

2453, NSW splits fairly evenly between Couples with children (43%) and Couples without children (43%), with One-parent families at 14%.

Couples with children43%
Couples without children43%
One-parent families14%
Other families1%

Household size

In 2453, NSW, the largest group is 2 people at 41%, followed by 1 person (35%) and 3 people (10%).

2 people40.9%

1 person34.7%

3 people10.0%

4 people9.2%

5 people4.0%

6 or more1.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$280▲ +75.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,220▲ +12.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting18.4%Homes owned outright55.2%Separate (detached) houses95.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms71.4%▼ -2.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 2453, NSW, Owned outright is the majority at 57%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 21%.

Owned outright57%
Owned with a mortgage21%
Rented19%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In 2453, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.

Separate house95%
Townhouse / semi-detached2%
Other dwelling2%
Flat or apartment1%

Bedrooms per home

In 2453, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 4 bedrooms (21%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms45.7%

4 bedrooms21.1%

2 bedrooms18.5%

1 bedroom6.4%

5 or more4.5%

Studio / none1.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In 2453, NSW, $200–$349 is the majority at 66%; Under $200 is next at 21%.

$200–$34958.4%

Under $20018.7%

$350–$54911.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 2453, NSW, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 41%, followed by Under $1,000 (32%) and $1,800–$2,999 (19%).

$1,000–$1,79938.9%

Under $1,00030.7%

$1,800–$2,99918.4%

$3,000 or more6.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.0%▼ -12.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

2453, NSW splits fairly evenly between 1 vehicle (37%) and 2 vehicles (36%), with 3 vehicles at 15%.

1 vehicle37.3%

2 vehicles35.9%

3 vehicles15.0%

4 or more7.2%

No vehicle5.0%

How people get to work

In 2453, NSW, Car (driver) is the majority at 58%; Worked at home is next at 29%.

Car (driver)50.8%

Worked at home25.6%

Walked6.8%

Car (passenger)3.4%

Bicycle0.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years31.3%Recent arrivals from overseas2.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.4%Labour-force participation48.4%Employed full-time52.1%

Industries people work in

In 2453, NSW, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 28%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Education & training (9%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing27.3%

Health care & social assistance11.8%

Education & training8.6%

Retail trade6.7%

Accommodation & food6.4%

Construction6.1%

Manufacturing3.9%

Professional & technical3.7%

Transport & warehousing3.4%

Public administration & safety2.9%

Occupations people work in

In 2453, NSW, the largest group is Managers at 27%, followed by Professionals (16%) and Labourers (14%).

Managers26.3%

Professionals15.4%

Labourers14.2%

Clerical & administrative9.9%

Community & personal service9.4%

Technicians & trades9.2%

Machinery operators & drivers6.9%

Sales workers6.8%

Areas within 2453, NSW

Dorrigo

Nearby areas

2454, NSW 2449, NSW 2450, NSW 2455, NSW 2452, NSW 2448, NSW 2447, NSW 2460, NSW

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