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2643, NSW

156 km²

2643, NSW has a slightly older population, somewhat fewer graduates than the norm and slightly below-average household incomes.

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📍 2643, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,997▲ +17.5%since 2011 Median age49 yrs▲ +6.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.8%People aged 65 and over29.6%Children under 1516.4%People in a de facto relationship14.7%▲ +36.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 30%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Seniors (65+)29.6%

Older adults (45–64)24.9%

Young adults (25–44)20.0%

Children (0–14)16.4%

Youth (15–24)9.1%

Marital status

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (10%).

Married50%
Never married28%
Divorced10%
Widowed8%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia85.1%

England3.4%

New Zealand0.9%

Philippines0.4%

Vietnam0.2%

India0.1%

China0.1%

South Africa0.1%

Ancestry

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (33%) and Irish (11%).

English46.9%

Australian40.7%

Irish13.6%

Scottish11.6%

German5.2%

Italian2.1%

Dutch2.1%

Filipino0.7%

Greek0.6%

Chinese0.4%

Language

People using another language at home2.3%

Language used at home

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Arabic (0%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only92.3%

Arabic0.3%

Mandarin0.2%

Vietnamese0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Italian0.1%

Religion

People with no religion42.7%

Religious affiliation

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 53%, followed by No religion (46%) and Buddhism (0%).

Christianity53%
No religion46%
Buddhism0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%
Hinduism0%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1233.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher10.4%

Highest year of school

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 36%, followed by Year 10 (32%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1233.4%

Year 1029.7%

Year 9 or below15.1%

Year 1114.1%

Highest qualification level

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 56%, followed by Bachelor degree (17%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV44.3%

Bachelor degree13.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.3%

Postgraduate degree2.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.7%

Certificate I / II2.4%

Field of qualification

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is Engineering & related at 22%, followed by Management & commerce (18%) and Society & culture (13%).

Engineering & related18.3%

Management & commerce14.6%

Society & culture10.2%

Health8.9%

Education7.8%

Architecture & building6.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.7%

Agriculture & environment5.3%

Creative arts1.8%

Natural & physical sciences1.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$673▲ +44.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,293▲ +46.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,612▲ +54.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.2%

Household income distribution

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (32%) and Under $650 (22%).

$650–$1,49932.3%

$1,500–$2,99929.6%

Under $65020.5%

$3,000–$3,9997.6%

$4,000 or more2.6%

Personal income distribution

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is Under $650 at 49%, followed by $650–$1,499 (38%) and $1,500–$2,999 (12%).

Under $65045.3%

$650–$1,49935.7%

$1,500–$2,99911.2%

$3,000 or more0.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition39.4%People with a mental health condition10.5%People needing help with daily activities7.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is None at 57%, followed by One condition (28%) and Two conditions (10%).

None52.3%

One condition25.4%

Two conditions8.8%

Three or more5.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Asthma (16%) and Mental health (15%).

Arthritis15.8%

Asthma11.1%

Mental health10.5%

Other condition8.4%

Heart disease6.8%

Diabetes6.5%

Cancer4.3%

Lung condition3.4%

Stroke1.5%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.4%People providing unpaid care13.0%People caring for children unpaid23.4%People who served in the Defence Force5.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -4.2%since 2011 One-parent families11.6%People living alone26.4%▲ +5.9%since 2011

Family composition

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 49%, followed by Couples without children (39%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children49%
Couples without children39%
One-parent families12%
Other families1%

Household size

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is 2 people at 43%, followed by 1 person (26%) and 4 people (12%).

2 people43.1%

1 person26.4%

4 people12.2%

3 people12.1%

5 people5.0%

6 or more1.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$290▲ +31.8%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300▲ +0.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting18.3%Homes owned outright43.3%Separate (detached) houses93.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms82.5%▲ +2.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (36%) and Rented (19%).

Owned outright44%
Owned with a mortgage36%
Rented19%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 94%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (5%) and Other dwelling (1%).

Separate house94%
Townhouse / semi-detached5%
Other dwelling1%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 53%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

3 bedrooms52.2%

4 bedrooms26.1%

2 bedrooms13.5%

5 or more4.2%

1 bedroom2.3%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is $200–$349 at 63%, followed by $350–$549 (19%) and Under $200 (18%).

$200–$34960.7%

$350–$54917.8%

Under $20017.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 55%, followed by Under $1,000 (24%) and $1,800–$2,999 (17%).

$1,000–$1,79951.5%

Under $1,00022.7%

$1,800–$2,99915.9%

$3,000 or more2.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.7%▲ +5.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 42%, followed by 1 vehicle (33%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles41.8%

1 vehicle33.4%

3 vehicles14.0%

4 or more7.4%

No vehicle3.7%

How people get to work

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is Car (driver) at 82%, followed by Worked at home (10%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)69.5%

Worked at home8.4%

Car (passenger)4.0%

Walked2.3%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years39.1%Recent arrivals from overseas10.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.9%Labour-force participation53.7%Employed full-time57.8%

Industries people work in

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is Manufacturing at 16%, followed by Health care & social assistance (14%) and Construction (12%).

Manufacturing15.5%

Health care & social assistance13.2%

Construction11.1%

Retail trade9.6%

Transport & warehousing7.4%

Education & training6.4%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing6.3%

Accommodation & food6.3%

Public administration & safety4.8%

Other services2.8%

Occupations people work in

In 2643, NSW, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 17%, followed by Labourers (15%) and Managers (13%).

Technicians & trades17.0%

Labourers14.6%

Managers12.9%

Machinery operators & drivers12.5%

Community & personal service11.4%

Clerical & administrative10.5%

Professionals10.4%

Sales workers8.1%

Nearby areas

3685, VIC 3687, VIC 3688, VIC 3683, VIC 3690, VIC 3682, VIC 2659, NSW 2641, NSW

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