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2486, NSW

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Demographics & Identity

Total population32,838▲ +7.3%since 2011Median age48 yrs▲ +4.3%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.2%People aged 65 and over29.4%Children under 1515.6%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41.3k1.3k

Age structure

In 2486, NSW, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Seniors (65+)29.4%
Older adults (45–64)25.2%
Young adults (25–44)19.7%
Children (0–14)15.6%
Youth (15–24)10.1%

Marital status

In 2486, NSW, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (12%).

  • Married46%
  • Never married30%
  • Divorced12%
  • Widowed9%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In 2486, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia78.5%
England4.8%
New Zealand2.8%
Philippines0.8%
India0.7%
South Africa0.4%
China0.3%
Italy0.2%
Vietnam0.1%
Nepal0.0%

Language

People using another language at home5.0%

Language used at home

In 2486, NSW, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Punjabi (0%).

English only89.6%
Mandarin0.3%
Punjabi0.3%
Tagalog0.2%
Italian0.2%
Cantonese0.2%
Vietnamese0.1%
Hindi0.1%
Greek0.1%
Arabic0.0%

Religion

People with no religion38.9%

Religious affiliation

In 2486, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 56%, followed by No religion (42%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity56%
  • No religion42%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Hinduism0%
  • Islam0%
  • Judaism0%

Education

Completed Year 1243.6%

Highest year of school

In 2486, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 47%, followed by Year 10 (32%) and Year 9 or below (13%).

Year 1243.6%
Year 1029.6%
Year 9 or below12.1%
Year 117.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$635▲ +46.0%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,278▲ +47.2%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,626▲ +52.7%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week5.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.2%

Household income distribution

In 2486, NSW, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (22%).

$650–$1,49932.6%
$1,500–$2,99925.9%
Under $65020.7%
$3,000–$3,9997.5%
$4,000 or more5.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition36.0%People with a mental health condition10.2%People needing help with daily activities9.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2486, NSW, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Other condition (14%).

Arthritis14.0%
Mental health10.2%
Other condition9.3%
Asthma9.0%
Heart disease6.5%
Diabetes5.2%
Cancer4.6%
Lung condition3.4%
Dementia1.7%
Stroke1.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.4%People providing unpaid care13.8%People caring for children unpaid23.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families17.0%

Family composition

In 2486, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 49%, followed by Couples without children (32%) and One-parent families (17%).

  • Couples with children49%
  • Couples without children32%
  • One-parent families17%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$420▲ +35.5%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,891▲ +2.7%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting20.6%Homes owned outright43.3%Separate (detached) houses66.1%

How homes are owned or rented

In 2486, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (21%).

  • Owned outright44%
  • Owned with a mortgage32%
  • Rented21%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In 2486, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 66%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (27%) and Flat or apartment (6%).

  • Separate house66%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached27%
  • Flat or apartment6%
  • Other dwelling1%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years38.1%

How people get to work

In 2486, NSW, the largest group is Car (driver) at 78%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)65.5%
Worked at home11.8%
Car (passenger)4.9%
Walked1.3%
Bicycle0.6%
Bus0.5%
Train0.0%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate4.9%Labour-force participation51.8%Employed full-time50.5%

Industries people work in

In 2486, NSW, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 20%, followed by Retail trade (13%) and Construction (12%).

Health care & social assistance18.8%
Retail trade12.5%
Construction11.3%
Accommodation & food10.1%
Education & training8.2%
Public administration & safety5.3%
Professional & technical4.5%
Other services4.3%
Manufacturing4.2%
Administrative & support3.6%

Occupations people work in

In 2486, NSW, the largest group is Professionals at 17%, followed by Technicians & trades (16%) and Community & personal service (15%).

Professionals17.0%
Technicians & trades15.9%
Community & personal service14.6%
Clerical & administrative12.3%
Labourers11.1%
Sales workers11.1%
Managers11.0%
Machinery operators & drivers5.2%

Areas within 2486, NSW

Banora PointTerranora - North TumbulgumTweed HeadsTweed Heads South

Nearby areas

2485, NSW2490, NSW4225, QLD4224, QLD4223, QLD4221, QLD2487, NSW4228, QLD