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2721, NSW

540 km²

2721, NSW is characterised by fewer residents than most areas and modest household incomes.

Beyond that, it has somewhat fewer graduates than the norm and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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📍 2721, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population230▼ -34.3%since 2011 Median age45 yrs▼ -2.2%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.2%People aged 65 and over16.5%Children under 1523.0%People in a de facto relationship8.3%▼ -4.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, followed by Children (0–14) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)30.9%

Children (0–14)23.0%

Young adults (25–44)17.0%

Seniors (65+)16.5%

Youth (15–24)7.4%

Marital status

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is Married at 54%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (9%).

Married54%
Never married35%
Divorced9%
Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 97%, followed by England (3%).

Australia81.3%

England2.6%

Ancestry

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is Australian at 41%, followed by English (30%) and Scottish (15%).

Australian49.1%

English36.1%

Scottish18.3%

Irish9.6%

German4.3%

Italian2.2%

Language

People using another language at home2.2%

Language used at home

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only90.0%

Religion

People with no religion25.2%

Religious affiliation

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 70%, followed by No religion (29%) and Other religions (2%).

Christianity70%
No religion29%
Other religions2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1232.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher10.2%

Highest year of school

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is Year 10 at 44%, followed by Year 12 (35%) and Year 9 or below (12%).

Year 1040.4%

Year 1232.5%

Year 9 or below10.8%

Year 118.4%

Highest qualification level

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 48%, followed by Bachelor degree (32%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV32.1%

Bachelor degree21.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.1%

Field of qualification

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is Management & commerce at 27%, followed by Agriculture & environment (21%) and Society & culture (16%).

Management & commerce20.2%

Agriculture & environment15.5%

Society & culture11.9%

Education8.3%

Health7.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.0%

Architecture & building4.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$510▲ +39.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$959▲ +19.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,271▲ +57.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is Under $650 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (37%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

Under $65032.9%

$650–$1,49930.5%

$1,500–$2,99919.5%

Personal income distribution

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is Under $650 at 63%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (6%).

Under $65046.9%

$650–$1,49922.6%

$1,500–$2,9994.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition39.1%People with a mental health condition10.9%People needing help with daily activities6.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is None at 57%, followed by One condition (28%) and Two conditions (12%).

None49.6%

One condition23.9%

Two conditions10.0%

Three or more3.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is Arthritis at 24%, followed by Asthma (20%) and Mental health (17%).

Arthritis14.8%

Asthma12.6%

Mental health10.9%

Other condition8.7%

Diabetes6.5%

Cancer4.3%

Heart disease2.2%

Dementia1.3%

Lung condition1.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers29.4%People providing unpaid care19.2%People caring for children unpaid23.7%People who served in the Defence Force2.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework32.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011 One-parent families22.2%People living alone32.9%▲ +82.5%since 2011

Family composition

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (27%) and One-parent families (22%).

Couples with children50%
Couples without children27%
One-parent families22%

Household size

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is 1 person at 30%, followed by 2 people (29%) and 3 people (17%).

1 person32.9%

2 people31.7%

3 people18.3%

4 people12.2%

5 people9.8%

6 or more3.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$140▲ +105.9%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$433▲ +42.9%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting17.1%Homes owned outright51.2%Separate (detached) houses98.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms79.3%▼ -1.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 52%, followed by Rented (17%) and Other tenure (16%).

Owned outright52%
Rented17%
Other tenure16%
Owned with a mortgage15%

Types of homes

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 95%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (5%).

Separate house95%
Townhouse / semi-detached5%

Bedrooms per home

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (37%) and 2 bedrooms (11%).

3 bedrooms40.2%

4 bedrooms32.9%

2 bedrooms9.8%

5 or more6.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is $200–$349 at 100%.

$200–$34935.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 100%.

Under $1,00075.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.4%▲ +51.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 31%, followed by 3 vehicles (26%) and 2 vehicles (23%).

1 vehicle29.9%

3 vehicles25.3%

2 vehicles21.8%

4 or more16.1%

No vehicle3.4%

How people get to work

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is Car (driver) at 47%, followed by Worked at home (42%) and Walked (11%).

Car (driver)39.2%

Worked at home35.4%

Walked8.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years16.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.0%Labour-force participation47.5%Employed full-time68.4%

Industries people work in

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 53%, followed by Transport & warehousing (10%) and Health care & social assistance (8%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing48.1%

Transport & warehousing8.9%

Health care & social assistance7.6%

Construction5.1%

Retail trade5.1%

Accommodation & food5.1%

Professional & technical3.8%

Administrative & support3.8%

Education & training3.8%

Occupations people work in

In 2721, NSW, the largest group is Managers at 51%, followed by Professionals (11%) and Clerical & administrative (11%).

Managers51.9%

Professionals11.4%

Clerical & administrative11.4%

Machinery operators & drivers11.4%

Labourers6.3%

Community & personal service5.1%

Technicians & trades3.8%

Nearby areas

2668, NSW 2810, NSW 2666, NSW 2594, NSW 2725, NSW 2871, NSW 2671, NSW 2588, NSW

👥 Demographics & Identity