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2581, NSW

2,107 km²

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Demographics & Identity

Total population2,507▲ +25.5%since 2011Median age42 yrs▼ -2.3%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.8%People aged 65 and over16.6%Children under 1521.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4108108

Age structure

In 2581, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)30.6%
Young adults (25–44)22.5%
Children (0–14)21.0%
Seniors (65+)16.6%
Youth (15–24)8.6%

Marital status

In 2581, NSW, the largest group is Married at 54%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (11%).

  • Married54%
  • Never married28%
  • Divorced11%
  • Widowed4%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In 2581, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia82.6%
England2.8%
New Zealand1.0%
South Africa0.3%
Italy0.2%
India0.2%
China0.1%
Philippines0.1%
Vietnam0.1%

Language

People using another language at home2.9%

Language used at home

In 2581, NSW, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (0%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only89.0%
Italian0.3%
Mandarin0.2%
Vietnamese0.1%
Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion38.7%

Religious affiliation

In 2581, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 56%, followed by No religion (43%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity56%
  • No religion43%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions0%
  • Islam0%

Education

Completed Year 1254.0%

Highest year of school

In 2581, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 59%, followed by Year 10 (26%) and Year 9 or below (8%).

Year 1254.0%
Year 1024.1%
Year 9 or below7.1%
Year 115.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,039▲ +58.4%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,118▲ +71.6%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,396▲ +59.0%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week15.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week29.4%

Household income distribution

In 2581, NSW, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (22%) and $4,000 or more (18%).

$1,500–$2,99930.0%
$650–$1,49919.6%
$4,000 or more16.4%
$3,000–$3,99913.0%
Under $65011.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.8%People with a mental health condition8.7%People needing help with daily activities4.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2581, NSW, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Mental health (17%).

Arthritis10.2%
Asthma9.5%
Mental health8.7%
Other condition8.5%
Diabetes4.5%
Heart disease4.1%
Cancer3.3%
Lung condition1.5%
Stroke1.1%
Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers25.1%People providing unpaid care12.1%People caring for children unpaid30.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▲ +8.0%since 2011One-parent families8.9%

Family composition

In 2581, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 61%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (9%).

  • Couples with children61%
  • Couples without children29%
  • One-parent families9%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +66.7%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,885▲ +13.6%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting13.0%Homes owned outright35.7%Separate (detached) houses96.9%

How homes are owned or rented

In 2581, NSW, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 48%, followed by Owned outright (36%) and Rented (13%).

  • Owned with a mortgage48%
  • Owned outright36%
  • Rented13%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In 2581, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 98%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (1%) and Flat or apartment (0%).

  • Separate house98%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached1%
  • Flat or apartment0%
  • Other dwelling0%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years33.8%

How people get to work

In 2581, NSW, the largest group is Car (driver) at 63%, followed by Worked at home (26%) and Walked (5%).

Car (driver)55.2%
Worked at home22.7%
Walked4.7%
Car (passenger)4.2%
Bicycle0.4%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate2.1%Labour-force participation66.6%Employed full-time65.0%

Industries people work in

In 2581, NSW, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 19%, followed by Public administration & safety (19%) and Construction (9%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing18.5%
Public administration & safety18.3%
Construction9.0%
Health care & social assistance9.0%
Professional & technical7.5%
Education & training7.4%
Retail trade4.4%
Accommodation & food4.0%
Transport & warehousing3.3%
Manufacturing3.0%

Occupations people work in

In 2581, NSW, the largest group is Managers at 27%, followed by Professionals (18%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Managers26.3%
Professionals18.1%
Technicians & trades13.3%
Clerical & administrative12.9%
Community & personal service10.2%
Labourers7.5%
Sales workers4.8%
Machinery operators & drivers4.8%

Nearby areas

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