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2540 crosses NSW/OT

1,901 km²

📍 2540 crosses NSW/OT, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population48,267▲ +15.6%since 2011 Median age49 yrs▲ +8.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.9%People aged 65 and over28.2%Children under 1515.2%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 2540 crosses NSW/OT, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 28%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Seniors (65+)28.2%

Older adults (45–64)26.9%

Young adults (25–44)19.9%

Children (0–14)15.2%

Youth (15–24)9.7%

Marital status

In 2540 crosses NSW/OT, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (11%).

Married49%
Never married30%
Divorced11%
Widowed7%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In 2540 crosses NSW/OT, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia80.5%

England4.5%

New Zealand1.2%

Philippines0.4%

Italy0.3%

South Africa0.2%

China0.2%

India0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.1%

Language

People using another language at home4.7%

Language used at home

In 2540 crosses NSW/OT, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Greek (1%) and Italian (0%).

English only88.1%

Greek0.5%

Italian0.3%

Mandarin0.2%

Cantonese0.2%

Tagalog0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Hindi0.0%

Punjabi0.0%

Religion

People with no religion40.9%

Religious affiliation

In 2540 crosses NSW/OT, the largest group is Christianity at 53%, followed by No religion (45%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity53%
No religion45%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%
Islam0%
Hinduism0%
Judaism0%

Education

Completed Year 1238.5%

Highest year of school

In 2540 crosses NSW/OT, the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 10 (35%) and Year 9 or below (15%).

Year 1238.5%

Year 1032.2%

Year 9 or below13.9%

Year 116.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$633▲ +47.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,275▲ +50.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,537▲ +54.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week12.6%

Household income distribution

In 2540 crosses NSW/OT, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (22%).

$650–$1,49933.8%

$1,500–$2,99926.2%

Under $65020.3%

$3,000–$3,9996.9%

$4,000 or more5.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition37.2%People with a mental health condition11.1%People needing help with daily activities8.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2540 crosses NSW/OT, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Other condition (14%).

Arthritis15.0%

Mental health11.1%

Other condition9.3%

Asthma8.9%

Diabetes6.9%

Heart disease6.0%

Cancer4.6%

Lung condition3.3%

Stroke1.6%

Dementia1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.3%People providing unpaid care13.8%People caring for children unpaid22.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -4.2%since 2011 One-parent families14.5%

Family composition

In 2540 crosses NSW/OT, the largest group is Couples with children at 47%, followed by Couples without children (38%) and One-parent families (15%).

Couples with children47%
Couples without children38%
One-parent families15%
Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$360▲ +56.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▲ +13.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting21.8%Homes owned outright45.4%Separate (detached) houses89.9%

How homes are owned or rented

In 2540 crosses NSW/OT, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Rented (22%).

Owned outright46%
Owned with a mortgage29%
Rented22%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In 2540 crosses NSW/OT, the largest group is Separate house at 91%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (6%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house91%
Townhouse / semi-detached6%
Flat or apartment2%
Other dwelling1%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years36.1%

How people get to work

In 2540 crosses NSW/OT, the largest group is Car (driver) at 77%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)65.1%

Worked at home11.8%

Car (passenger)4.5%

Walked2.4%

Bicycle0.4%

Bus0.1%

Train0.0%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate4.9%Labour-force participation48.2%Employed full-time54.4%

Industries people work in

In 2540 crosses NSW/OT, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Public administration & safety (13%) and Construction (13%).

Health care & social assistance15.4%

Public administration & safety12.5%

Construction12.4%

Retail trade10.1%

Accommodation & food8.5%

Education & training8.3%

Manufacturing4.8%

Professional & technical4.5%

Other services3.9%

Administrative & support3.7%

Occupations people work in

In 2540 crosses NSW/OT, the largest group is Professionals at 18%, followed by Technicians & trades (17%) and Community & personal service (15%).

Professionals17.7%

Technicians & trades17.1%

Community & personal service15.2%

Managers12.5%

Clerical & administrative11.4%

Labourers10.6%

Sales workers8.9%

Machinery operators & drivers5.1%

Areas within 2540 crosses NSW/OT

Callala Bay - Currarong Culburra Beach Ettrema - Sassafras - Budawang Huskisson - Vincentia Jervis Bay St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay Sussex Inlet - Berrara Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia

Nearby areas

2541, NSW 2539, NSW 2577, NSW 2535, NSW 2578, NSW 2534, NSW 2533, NSW 2576, NSW

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