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2538, NSW

390 km²

2538, NSW is characterised by a notably older population, far fewer renters than most areas and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

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📍 2538, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,580▲ +14.1%since 2011 Median age54 yrs▲ +5.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.4%People aged 65 and over32.8%Children under 1515.1%People in a de facto relationship11.2%▲ +27.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 33%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (28%) and Young adults (25–44) (16%).

Seniors (65+)32.8%

Older adults (45–64)28.1%

Young adults (25–44)15.8%

Children (0–14)15.1%

Youth (15–24)8.4%

Marital status

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is Married at 54%, followed by Never married (24%) and Divorced (11%).

Married54%
Never married24%
Divorced11%
Widowed9%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by England (6%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia80.0%

England5.7%

New Zealand1.2%

South Africa0.7%

Italy0.3%

India0.2%

Ancestry

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (32%) and Irish (11%).

English42.6%

Australian37.8%

Irish13.5%

Scottish13.5%

German4.3%

Italian2.8%

Dutch1.9%

Greek1.4%

Chinese0.7%

Filipino0.2%

Language

People using another language at home1.9%

Language used at home

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (1%) and Greek (0%).

English only91.9%

Italian0.5%

Greek0.3%

Cantonese0.2%

Religion

People with no religion44.5%

Religious affiliation

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by No religion (48%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity50%
No religion48%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1246.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher20.5%

Highest year of school

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 50%, followed by Year 10 (29%) and Year 9 or below (15%).

Year 1246.5%

Year 1026.6%

Year 9 or below14.1%

Year 115.1%

Highest qualification level

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 40%, followed by Bachelor degree (26%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV31.7%

Bachelor degree20.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.9%

Postgraduate degree7.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.6%

Certificate I / II1.7%

Field of qualification

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is Management & commerce at 16%, followed by Engineering & related (15%) and Society & culture (14%).

Management & commerce13.8%

Engineering & related12.7%

Society & culture11.7%

Health10.8%

Education10.2%

Architecture & building8.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.6%

Agriculture & environment4.1%

Creative arts3.9%

Natural & physical sciences2.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$596▲ +36.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,353▲ +51.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,633▲ +61.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.3%

Household income distribution

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and Under $650 (19%).

$650–$1,49933.0%

$1,500–$2,99929.6%

Under $65018.4%

$4,000 or more7.8%

$3,000–$3,9995.5%

Personal income distribution

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is Under $650 at 54%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (12%).

Under $65050.0%

$650–$1,49927.9%

$1,500–$2,99911.2%

$3,000 or more3.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition34.8%People with a mental health condition9.9%People needing help with daily activities8.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is None at 62%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (10%).

None56.3%

One condition20.3%

Two conditions8.9%

Three or more5.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is Arthritis at 25%, followed by Mental health (15%) and Other condition (14%).

Arthritis16.5%

Mental health9.9%

Other condition9.5%

Asthma7.1%

Heart disease6.7%

Cancer5.3%

Diabetes4.7%

Dementia2.4%

Lung condition2.3%

Stroke0.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.2%People providing unpaid care11.9%People caring for children unpaid23.3%People who served in the Defence Force3.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework28.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families9.8%People living alone22.4%▼ -10.6%since 2011

Family composition

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (39%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples with children50%
Couples without children39%
One-parent families10%
Other families1%

Household size

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is 2 people at 46%, followed by 1 person (23%) and 4 people (13%).

2 people45.1%

1 person22.4%

4 people12.4%

3 people9.7%

5 people6.5%

6 or more2.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$380▲ +65.2%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▲ +5.9%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting12.5%Homes owned outright53.5%Separate (detached) houses92.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms78.4%▲ +0.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 55%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Rented (13%).

Owned outright55%
Owned with a mortgage29%
Rented13%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 93%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (3%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house93%
Townhouse / semi-detached3%
Flat or apartment2%
Other dwelling2%

Bedrooms per home

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 36%, followed by 4 bedrooms (33%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

3 bedrooms35.5%

4 bedrooms33.0%

2 bedrooms13.4%

5 or more9.9%

1 bedroom5.7%

Studio / none1.0%

Weekly rent distribution

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 56%, followed by $200–$349 (28%) and Under $200 (11%).

$350–$54960.3%

$200–$34930.2%

Under $20012.1%

$550–$7496.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 34%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (29%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

$1,000–$1,79933.1%

$1,800–$2,99928.6%

Under $1,00019.9%

$3,000 or more15.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.4%▼ -27.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 42%, followed by 1 vehicle (28%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

2 vehicles41.9%

1 vehicle28.7%

3 vehicles16.4%

4 or more10.3%

No vehicle3.4%

How people get to work

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is Car (driver) at 65%, followed by Worked at home (22%) and Walked (7%).

Car (driver)54.8%

Worked at home18.8%

Walked6.1%

Car (passenger)4.6%

Bicycle0.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years37.9%Recent arrivals from overseas2.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.5%Labour-force participation48.2%Employed full-time45.4%

Industries people work in

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is Construction at 15%, followed by Health care & social assistance (14%) and Retail trade (13%).

Construction13.9%

Health care & social assistance13.0%

Retail trade12.1%

Accommodation & food8.5%

Professional & technical8.2%

Education & training7.9%

Public administration & safety6.3%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing5.5%

Other services3.8%

Administrative & support3.5%

Occupations people work in

In 2538, NSW, the largest group is Professionals at 23%, followed by Managers (17%) and Technicians & trades (16%).

Professionals22.4%

Managers17.1%

Technicians & trades15.6%

Community & personal service11.1%

Clerical & administrative10.4%

Sales workers9.7%

Labourers9.0%

Machinery operators & drivers3.7%

Areas within 2538, NSW

Ulladulla Ulladulla Surrounds

Nearby areas

2539, NSW 2536, NSW 2622, NSW 2540 crosses NSW/OT 2537, NSW 2541, NSW 2545, NSW 2621, NSW

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