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2519, NSW

9 km²

2519, NSW has somewhat more residents than usual, somewhat more graduates than the norm and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 2519, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population17,227▲ +6.1%since 2011 Median age41 yrs▲ +5.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.1%People aged 65 and over20.4%Children under 1517.1%People in a de facto relationship9.4%▲ +34.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 25%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Seniors (65+) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)24.8%

Young adults (25–44)24.3%

Seniors (65+)20.4%

Children (0–14)17.1%

Youth (15–24)13.4%

Marital status

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (9%).

Married46%
Never married36%
Divorced9%
Widowed6%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 87%, followed by England (3%) and Italy (3%).

Australia73.6%

England2.9%

Italy2.3%

India1.6%

China1.3%

Vietnam1.0%

New Zealand1.0%

Philippines0.5%

South Africa0.4%

Nepal0.2%

Ancestry

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is English at 30%, followed by Australian (30%) and Italian (10%).

English33.1%

Australian32.5%

Italian10.6%

Irish9.9%

Scottish9.9%

German3.3%

Chinese3.0%

Dutch2.1%

Indian1.9%

Greek1.7%

Language

People using another language at home18.4%

Language used at home

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is English only at 90%, followed by Italian (3%) and Mandarin (2%).

English only77.4%

Italian2.9%

Mandarin1.5%

Arabic1.4%

Vietnamese1.2%

Greek0.8%

Cantonese0.4%

Hindi0.3%

Tagalog0.2%

Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion36.8%

Religious affiliation

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 54%, followed by No religion (39%) and Islam (4%).

Christianity54%
No religion39%
Islam4%
Buddhism2%
Hinduism1%
Other religions0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1256.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher27.5%

Highest year of school

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 60%, followed by Year 10 (24%) and Year 9 or below (11%).

Year 1256.5%

Year 1022.3%

Year 9 or below10.6%

Year 115.0%

Highest qualification level

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 31%, followed by Bachelor degree (31%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV26.9%

Bachelor degree26.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.7%

Postgraduate degree11.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.0%

Certificate I / II1.9%

Field of qualification

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is Management & commerce at 21%, followed by Engineering & related (19%) and Society & culture (13%).

Management & commerce18.8%

Engineering & related17.1%

Society & culture12.0%

Health10.5%

Education9.6%

Architecture & building5.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.4%

Creative arts3.9%

Natural & physical sciences3.1%

Information technology3.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$755▲ +61.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,685▲ +58.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,190▲ +52.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week12.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week23.9%

Household income distribution

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 28%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and Under $650 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99926.5%

$650–$1,49925.4%

Under $65018.2%

$4,000 or more12.7%

$3,000–$3,99911.3%

Personal income distribution

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is Under $650 at 45%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (19%).

Under $65042.2%

$650–$1,49929.6%

$1,500–$2,99918.4%

$3,000 or more4.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.1%People with a mental health condition9.3%People needing help with daily activities6.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is None at 68%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (7%).

None63.0%

One condition19.9%

Two conditions6.7%

Three or more3.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Other condition (16%).

Arthritis10.2%

Mental health9.3%

Other condition8.6%

Asthma7.9%

Diabetes4.8%

Heart disease4.2%

Cancer3.5%

Lung condition2.2%

Stroke1.1%

Dementia0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.0%People providing unpaid care13.7%People caring for children unpaid25.6%People who served in the Defence Force2.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families15.3%People living alone26.4%▲ +2.3%since 2011

Family composition

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 57%, followed by Couples without children (26%) and One-parent families (15%).

Couples with children57%
Couples without children26%
One-parent families15%
Other families1%

Household size

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 1 person (26%) and 3 people (16%).

2 people33.1%

1 person26.4%

3 people16.4%

4 people15.5%

5 people5.8%

6 or more2.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$400▲ +53.8%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,240▲ +12.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting30.8%Homes owned outright39.3%Separate (detached) houses68.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms72.5%▲ +4.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Rented (31%) and Owned with a mortgage (28%).

Owned outright40%
Rented31%
Owned with a mortgage28%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 69%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (19%) and Flat or apartment (12%).

Separate house69%
Townhouse / semi-detached19%
Flat or apartment12%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 4 bedrooms (23%) and 2 bedrooms (22%).

3 bedrooms40.8%

4 bedrooms23.2%

2 bedrooms21.7%

5 or more8.5%

1 bedroom4.6%

Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 44%, followed by $200–$349 (21%) and Under $200 (19%).

$350–$54941.9%

$200–$34919.8%

Under $20017.9%

$550–$74914.2%

$750 or more2.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $3,000 or more (30%) and $1,000–$1,799 (21%).

$1,800–$2,99934.3%

$3,000 or more28.2%

$1,000–$1,79919.9%

Under $1,00012.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle8.6%▼ -27.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 36%, followed by 2 vehicles (36%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

1 vehicle36.2%

2 vehicles36.1%

3 vehicles11.8%

No vehicle8.6%

4 or more7.4%

How people get to work

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is Car (driver) at 58%, followed by Worked at home (34%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)46.7%

Worked at home27.5%

Car (passenger)3.0%

Walked1.5%

Bus1.0%

Train0.5%

Bicycle0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.2%Recent arrivals from overseas11.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.4%Labour-force participation57.6%Employed full-time53.0%

Industries people work in

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Education & training (12%) and Retail trade (9%).

Health care & social assistance16.8%

Education & training12.0%

Retail trade8.4%

Construction7.7%

Accommodation & food7.7%

Professional & technical7.4%

Public administration & safety7.2%

Manufacturing6.0%

Transport & warehousing4.4%

Finance & insurance3.7%

Occupations people work in

In 2519, NSW, the largest group is Professionals at 28%, followed by Technicians & trades (13%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals27.6%

Technicians & trades13.0%

Clerical & administrative12.5%

Community & personal service12.4%

Managers12.2%

Sales workers7.8%

Labourers7.4%

Machinery operators & drivers5.5%

Areas within 2519, NSW

Balgownie - Fairy Meadow

Nearby areas

2518, NSW 2500, NSW 2517, NSW 2525, NSW 2516, NSW 2505, NSW 2515, NSW 2506, NSW

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