Postcode · Area profile

2626, NSW

384 km²

2626, NSW is characterised by a low share of renters, high household incomes and fewer residents than most areas.

📍 2626, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population515▲ +3.0%since 2011 Median age45 yrs▲ +9.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.5%People aged 65 and over14.6%Children under 1516.1%People in a de facto relationship17.3%▲ +98.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 37%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (22%) and Children (0–14) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)34.8%

Young adults (25–44)20.6%

Children (0–14)16.1%

Seniors (65+)14.6%

Youth (15–24)8.9%

Marital status

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (10%).

Married55%
Never married30%
Divorced10%
Widowed3%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia78.6%

England3.1%

New Zealand1.0%

Italy0.8%

Ancestry

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is Australian at 38%, followed by English (28%) and Irish (13%).

Australian44.5%

English33.2%

Irish15.3%

Scottish11.3%

German6.4%

Italian3.7%

Dutch2.9%

Greek1.0%

Language

People using another language at home4.7%

Language used at home

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (1%).

English only85.8%

Italian1.0%

Religion

People with no religion41.9%

Religious affiliation

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 52%, followed by No religion (47%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity52%
No religion47%
Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1245.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher16.7%

Highest year of school

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 50%, followed by Year 10 (35%) and Year 11 (8%).

Year 1245.5%

Year 1031.5%

Year 117.1%

Year 9 or below6.8%

Highest qualification level

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 47%, followed by Bachelor degree (19%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Certificate III / IV36.1%

Bachelor degree14.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.6%

Postgraduate degree5.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.6%

Certificate I / II2.9%

Field of qualification

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is Management & commerce at 23%, followed by Engineering & related (18%) and Society & culture (15%).

Management & commerce18.9%

Engineering & related15.4%

Society & culture12.9%

Health8.2%

Education6.8%

Architecture & building6.4%

Agriculture & environment4.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.6%

Natural & physical sciences2.1%

Information technology1.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$964▲ +55.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,202▲ +50.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,411▲ +14.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week8.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week22.0%

Household income distribution

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and $3,000–$3,999 (16%).

$1,500–$2,99933.9%

$650–$1,49923.1%

$3,000–$3,99913.4%

$4,000 or more8.6%

Under $6506.5%

Personal income distribution

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 37%, followed by Under $650 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (23%).

$650–$1,49932.6%

Under $65031.0%

$1,500–$2,99920.5%

$3,000 or more3.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.6%People with a mental health condition9.7%People needing help with daily activities5.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is None at 63%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (10%).

None54.4%

One condition19.8%

Two conditions8.3%

Three or more4.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is Asthma at 19%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Mental health (16%).

Asthma11.5%

Arthritis10.9%

Mental health9.7%

Other condition9.3%

Diabetes5.4%

Heart disease5.0%

Cancer3.5%

Lung condition2.3%

Dementia1.0%

Stroke0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers23.8%People providing unpaid care11.9%People caring for children unpaid23.8%People who served in the Defence Force7.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011 One-parent families9.0%People living alone16.1%▼ -26.6%since 2011

Family composition

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (40%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children50%
Couples without children40%
One-parent families9%
Other families1%

Household size

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is 2 people at 45%, followed by 3 people (18%) and 1 person (17%).

2 people43.0%

3 people17.2%

1 person16.1%

4 people12.9%

5 people4.3%

6 or more2.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$350▲ +62.8%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,902▲ +17.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting5.9%Homes owned outright41.4%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms83.3%▲ +6.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 50%, followed by Owned outright (44%) and Rented (6%).

Owned with a mortgage50%
Owned outright44%
Rented6%

Types of homes

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms46.8%

4 bedrooms31.7%

2 bedrooms12.4%

5 or more4.8%

1 bedroom2.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 100%.

$350–$54972.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (35%) and $3,000 or more (16%).

$1,800–$2,99940.2%

$1,000–$1,79931.0%

$3,000 or more13.8%

Under $1,0003.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.7%▼ -42.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 41%, followed by 1 vehicle (22%) and 3 vehicles (19%).

2 vehicles40.8%

1 vehicle22.3%

3 vehicles19.0%

4 or more16.8%

No vehicle1.7%

How people get to work

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Car (passenger) (8%).

Car (driver)63.3%

Worked at home13.7%

Car (passenger)7.0%

Walked5.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.1%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.2%Labour-force participation68.1%Employed full-time69.3%

Industries people work in

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 23%, followed by Construction (13%) and Retail trade (11%).

Public administration & safety22.6%

Construction13.0%

Retail trade10.4%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing7.0%

Accommodation & food5.9%

Professional & technical5.6%

Health care & social assistance5.6%

Education & training4.1%

Other services4.1%

Electricity, gas & water3.0%

Occupations people work in

In 2626, NSW, the largest group is Managers at 19%, followed by Clerical & administrative (17%) and Technicians & trades (16%).

Managers18.5%

Clerical & administrative17.0%

Technicians & trades16.3%

Professionals14.1%

Labourers11.1%

Community & personal service9.6%

Machinery operators & drivers7.8%

Sales workers4.8%

Nearby areas

2620 crosses NSW/ACT 2630, NSW 2900, ACT 2623, NSW 2906, ACT 2905, ACT 2629, NSW 2904, ACT

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