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2870, NSW

2,454 km²

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Demographics & Identity

Total population12,036▼ -1.5%since 2011Median age39 yrs▲ +2.6%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population12.3%People aged 65 and over20.0%Children under 1520.6%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4445445

Age structure

In 2870, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 24%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)24.4%
Young adults (25–44)23.0%
Children (0–14)20.6%
Seniors (65+)20.0%
Youth (15–24)12.1%

Marital status

In 2870, NSW, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married45%
  • Never married35%
  • Divorced9%
  • Widowed7%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In 2870, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by England (1%) and Philippines (1%).

Australia87.0%
England0.9%
Philippines0.7%
New Zealand0.6%
South Africa0.4%
China0.2%
India0.2%
Nepal0.2%
Vietnam0.0%
Italy0.0%

Language

People using another language at home3.7%

Language used at home

In 2870, NSW, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Tagalog (0%).

English only89.9%
Mandarin0.3%
Tagalog0.2%
Cantonese0.2%
Vietnamese0.1%
Italian0.1%
Hindi0.1%
Punjabi0.0%
Arabic0.0%
Greek0.0%

Religion

People with no religion27.5%

Religious affiliation

In 2870, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 69%, followed by No religion (30%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity69%
  • No religion30%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Hinduism0%
  • Other religions0%
  • Islam0%

Education

Completed Year 1238.0%

Highest year of school

In 2870, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 41%, followed by Year 10 (37%) and Year 9 or below (14%).

Year 1238.0%
Year 1033.6%
Year 9 or below13.3%
Year 117.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$732▲ +50.3%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,405▲ +48.4%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,871▲ +56.8%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week9.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week14.9%

Household income distribution

In 2870, NSW, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 32%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and Under $650 (21%).

$650–$1,49929.4%
$1,500–$2,99928.4%
Under $65019.9%
$3,000–$3,9998.3%
$4,000 or more6.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.0%People with a mental health condition10.5%People needing help with daily activities7.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2870, NSW, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Asthma (19%) and Mental health (18%).

Arthritis10.9%
Asthma10.7%
Mental health10.5%
Other condition7.3%
Diabetes5.7%
Heart disease4.8%
Cancer3.0%
Lung condition2.2%
Stroke1.1%
Dementia1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.3%People providing unpaid care12.8%People caring for children unpaid28.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -4.0%since 2011One-parent families17.7%

Family composition

In 2870, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 53%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (18%).

  • Couples with children53%
  • Couples without children28%
  • One-parent families18%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$260▲ +62.5%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300▼ -3.2%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting28.2%Homes owned outright34.6%Separate (detached) houses89.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In 2870, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 35%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (29%).

  • Owned outright35%
  • Owned with a mortgage33%
  • Rented29%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In 2870, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 90%, followed by Flat or apartment (6%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (4%).

  • Separate house90%
  • Flat or apartment6%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached4%
  • Other dwelling0%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years35.9%

How people get to work

In 2870, NSW, the largest group is Car (driver) at 78%, followed by Worked at home (11%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)67.9%
Worked at home9.2%
Car (passenger)5.8%
Walked4.1%
Bus0.3%
Bicycle0.3%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate4.9%Labour-force participation59.0%Employed full-time64.1%

Industries people work in

In 2870, NSW, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 13%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Mining (10%).

Health care & social assistance12.4%
Retail trade10.6%
Mining9.1%
Public administration & safety9.0%
Education & training8.1%
Accommodation & food7.2%
Construction6.9%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing6.8%
Transport & warehousing6.4%
Other services4.4%

Occupations people work in

In 2870, NSW, the largest group is Professionals at 16%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Managers (14%).

Professionals15.4%
Technicians & trades14.6%
Managers13.9%
Machinery operators & drivers11.9%
Clerical & administrative11.6%
Community & personal service11.4%
Labourers10.6%
Sales workers8.9%

Areas within 2870, NSW

Parkes (NSW)

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