Postcode · Area profile

2866, NSW

1,199 km²

📍 2866, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,112▲ +11.3%since 2011 Median age42 yrs▲ +5.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population7.1%People aged 65 and over21.5%Children under 1521.0%People in a de facto relationship10.8%▲ +45.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 25%, followed by Seniors (65+) (22%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)25.3%

Seniors (65+)21.5%

Children (0–14)21.0%

Young adults (25–44)20.0%

Youth (15–24)12.0%

Marital status

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (9%).

Married51%
Never married29%
Divorced9%
Widowed7%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 97%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia86.2%

England1.4%

New Zealand0.6%

South Africa0.5%

Italy0.2%

Philippines0.1%

Ancestry

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is Australian at 40%, followed by English (35%) and Irish (11%).

Australian47.1%

English41.9%

Irish12.7%

Scottish10.8%

German3.7%

Italian1.1%

Dutch1.1%

Chinese0.3%

Indian0.2%

Greek0.2%

Language

People using another language at home1.5%

Language used at home

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Greek (0%) and Hindi (0%).

English only90.8%

Greek0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion26.9%

Religious affiliation

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 69%, followed by No religion (30%) and Buddhism (0%).

Christianity69%
No religion30%
Buddhism0%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1241.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher15.2%

Highest year of school

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 46%, followed by Year 10 (33%) and Year 9 or below (14%).

Year 1241.7%

Year 1029.6%

Year 9 or below12.4%

Year 116.2%

Highest qualification level

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 47%, followed by Bachelor degree (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV35.7%

Bachelor degree18.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.9%

Postgraduate degree4.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.5%

Certificate I / II2.5%

Field of qualification

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is Engineering & related at 17%, followed by Management & commerce (17%) and Health (15%).

Engineering & related13.3%

Management & commerce13.2%

Health12.0%

Society & culture9.0%

Education8.5%

Agriculture & environment7.3%

Architecture & building6.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.4%

Creative arts2.6%

Natural & physical sciences1.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$732▲ +43.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,397▲ +39.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,882▲ +52.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week8.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week14.6%

Household income distribution

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 32%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (22%).

$650–$1,49928.4%

$1,500–$2,99926.2%

Under $65019.5%

$3,000–$3,9997.8%

$4,000 or more6.8%

Personal income distribution

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is Under $650 at 45%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

Under $65040.0%

$650–$1,49930.9%

$1,500–$2,99914.6%

$3,000 or more2.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.4%People with a mental health condition8.9%People needing help with daily activities5.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is None at 67%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (7%).

None59.7%

One condition19.4%

Two conditions6.5%

Three or more3.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Mental health (18%).

Arthritis9.9%

Asthma9.1%

Mental health8.9%

Other condition6.8%

Diabetes4.7%

Heart disease4.2%

Cancer3.3%

Lung condition2.5%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers21.1%People providing unpaid care11.6%People caring for children unpaid27.4%People who served in the Defence Force2.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011 One-parent families12.2%People living alone28.4%▲ +18.0%since 2011

Family composition

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 60%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children60%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families12%
Other families0%

Household size

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 1 person (28%) and 3 people (15%).

2 people33.5%

1 person28.4%

3 people14.9%

4 people11.7%

5 people7.7%

6 or more4.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$270▲ +58.8%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,621▲ +15.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting20.6%Homes owned outright41.5%Separate (detached) houses84.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms79.1%▲ +2.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (21%).

Owned outright42%
Owned with a mortgage33%
Rented21%
Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 85%, followed by Other dwelling (10%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (2%).

Separate house85%
Other dwelling10%
Townhouse / semi-detached2%
Flat or apartment2%

Bedrooms per home

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 37%, followed by 4 bedrooms (29%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

3 bedrooms36.9%

4 bedrooms28.8%

2 bedrooms15.7%

5 or more13.3%

1 bedroom2.8%

Studio / none1.0%

Weekly rent distribution

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is $200–$349 at 65%, followed by Under $200 (18%) and $350–$549 (15%).

$200–$34959.7%

Under $20016.5%

$350–$54913.9%

$550–$7491.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 36%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (31%) and Under $1,000 (22%).

$1,000–$1,79933.1%

$1,800–$2,99928.2%

Under $1,00020.6%

$3,000 or more10.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.0%▼ -16.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 1 vehicle (29%) and 3 vehicles (17%).

2 vehicles39.2%

1 vehicle29.2%

3 vehicles17.2%

4 or more11.0%

No vehicle4.0%

How people get to work

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is Car (driver) at 74%, followed by Worked at home (16%) and Walked (6%).

Car (driver)65.8%

Worked at home14.1%

Walked5.7%

Car (passenger)3.6%

Bus0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.5%Recent arrivals from overseas5.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate1.9%Labour-force participation59.2%Employed full-time62.4%

Industries people work in

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 19%, followed by Health care & social assistance (15%) and Construction (9%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing18.0%

Health care & social assistance13.9%

Construction8.7%

Education & training8.3%

Public administration & safety7.7%

Manufacturing7.3%

Retail trade6.8%

Accommodation & food3.8%

Other services3.3%

Mining3.2%

Occupations people work in

In 2866, NSW, the largest group is Managers at 21%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Professionals (15%).

Managers20.4%

Technicians & trades15.1%

Professionals14.9%

Labourers12.3%

Clerical & administrative11.9%

Community & personal service10.3%

Machinery operators & drivers6.6%

Sales workers6.4%

Areas within 2866, NSW

Orange Surrounds

Nearby areas

2800, NSW 2865, NSW 2864, NSW 2867, NSW 2868, NSW 2798, NSW 2820, NSW 2804, NSW

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