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2620 crosses NSW/ACT vs 2902, ACT

Postcode comparison ≈ 33 km apart · 2620 crosses NSW/ACT profile · 2902, ACT profile

2620 crosses NSW/ACT 2902, ACT

Postcode 2620 and postcode 2902 are two different types of residential areas in the ACT. Postcode 2902 is a more established, urban environment where 84.6% of homes are separate houses and 35.6% are owned outright. In contrast, postcode 2620 is more transitional, with a much higher share of people (42.9%) moving in over the last five years. Life in postcode 2902 is far more walkable, with 85.7% of homes within 15 minutes of groceries, compared to 60.4% in postcode 2620, which also has a much longer drive time to the city (49 minutes versus 14 minutes).

Since 2011, the two areas have drifted further apart in some ways while converging in others. The gap in home ownership and the age difference between the two populations have both widened, with residents now noticeably older in postcode 2902. However, the gap in education has narrowed, as both areas maintain a high share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher. Despite these shifts, they remain very similar in other areas, such as typical weekly household incomes and the share of children under 15.

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Where they differ most

3+ bedrooms: 20.6 pts higher in 2902, ACT Separate houses: 17.4 pts higher in 2902, ACT Population: 29,934 larger in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT Recent movers: 12.3 pts higher in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT Unpaid carers: 2.9 pts higher in 2902, ACT

Demographics & Identity

Population in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +29,934 larger in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT gap widening
45,604 89th pct 15,670 77th pct
Median age in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +4 yrs older in 2902, ACT gap widening
37 yrs 19th pct 41 yrs 43rd pct
First Nations in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +1.0 pts higher in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT gap steady
4.1% 70th pct 3.1% 61st pct
Aged 65+ in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +6.6 pts higher in 2902, ACT gap widening
13.2% 18th pct 19.8% 51st pct
Under 15 in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +0.1 pts higher in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT gap steady
18.9% 68th pct 18.8% 66th pct
De facto in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +1.8 pts higher in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT gap steady
13.0% 58th pct 11.2% 35th pct

Age structure

31.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +6.2 pts 25.4%
25.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.8 pts 24.9%
13.2% Seniors (65+) +6.6 pts ▸ 19.8%
18.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.1 pts 18.8%
10.6% Youth (15–24) +0.5 pts ▸ 11.2%

Marital status

47.0% Married +1.9 pts ▸ 48.8%
37.0% Never married ◂ +2.3 pts 34.7%
8.9% Divorced +0.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
3.9% Widowed +0.3 pts ▸ 4.2%
3.3% Separated ◂ +0.5 pts 2.8%

Age & sex structure

2620 crosses NSW/ACT 2902, ACT

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +0.9 pts higher in 2902, ACT gap steady
19.7% 66th pct 20.6% 68th pct

Country of birth

74.8% Australia +1.1 pts ▸ 75.9%
2.4% England +1.2 pts ▸ 3.6%
2.7% India ◂ +0.7 pts 2.0%
1.3% New Zealand ◂ +0.2 pts 1.1%
1.3% Philippines ◂ +0.4 pts 0.9%
1.1% Nepal ◂ +0.4 pts 0.7%
0.6% Italy ◂ +0.3 pts 0.4%
0.4% China +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.2% Vietnam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%

Ancestry

33.8% English +4.0 pts ▸ 37.7%
36.7% Australian ◂ +0.5 pts 36.2%
11.3% Irish +3.1 pts ▸ 14.4%
9.7% Scottish +2.5 pts ▸ 12.2%
4.3% German +1.1 pts ▸ 5.4%
4.3% Italian ◂ +1.2 pts 3.2%
2.5% Indian even 2.5%
1.6% Dutch +0.4 pts ▸ 2.0%
1.3% Chinese +0.6 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.6% Filipino ◂ +0.4 pts 1.1%
1.0% Greek even 1.0%
0.3% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%

Language

Other language in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +1.6 pts higher in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT gap narrowing
15.7% 75th pct 14.0% 73rd pct
Limited English in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT even gap steady
1.6% 73rd pct 1.6% 73rd pct

Language used at home

78.0% English only +4.4 pts ▸ 82.3%
1.6% Punjabi ◂ +1.2 pts 0.4%
1.0% Italian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.5%
0.3% Arabic +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.6% Tagalog ◂ +0.3 pts 0.3%
0.5% Mandarin +0.1 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.5% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%
0.2% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.2% Cantonese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.4% Greek even 0.4%

Religion

No religion in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +7.7 pts higher in 2902, ACT gap steady
37.9% 35th pct 45.6% 65th pct

Religious affiliation

47.0% Christianity ◂ +3.6 pts 43.4%
37.9% No religion +7.7 pts ▸ 45.6%
7.7% Not stated ◂ +2.3 pts 5.3%
2.8% Hinduism ◂ +1.1 pts 1.7%
1.9% Other religions ◂ +1.1 pts 0.7%
1.8% Islam ◂ +0.1 pts 1.7%
1.0% Buddhism +0.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +7.1 pts higher in 2902, ACT gap narrowing
62.8% 77th pct 69.9% 85th pct
Bachelor+ in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +5.1 pts higher in 2902, ACT gap narrowing
27.1% 75th pct 32.2% 82nd pct
Schools/1k kids in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +0.60 more in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT
1.62 21st pct 1.02 7th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +11 more in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT
14 88th pct 3 57th pct
Students in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +3,851 more in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT
5,040 86th pct 1,189 59th pct
Avg size in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +36 larger in 2902, ACT
360 61st pct 396 65th pct
ICSEA in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +6 higher in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT
1,028 66th pct 1,022 63rd pct

Highest year of school

62.8% Year 12 +7.1 pts ▸ 69.9%
18.3% Year 10 ◂ +2.8 pts 15.5%
7.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.1 pts 6.1%
5.2% Year 11 ◂ +0.8 pts 4.4%

Highest qualification level

25.0% Bachelor degree +5.3 pts ▸ 30.2%
26.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.9 pts 21.8%
15.3% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.0 pts ▸ 16.3%
12.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.3 pts 11.9%
4.5% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.9 pts ▸ 6.4%
1.8% Certificate I / II +0.1 pts ▸ 1.9%

Field of qualification

19.0% Management & commerce ◂ +0.4 pts 18.6%
15.0% Society & culture +2.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
12.7% Engineering & related ◂ +2.4 pts 10.2%
8.1% Health +1.3 pts ▸ 9.4%
6.5% Education +1.8 pts ▸ 8.3%
5.5% Information technology +0.9 pts ▸ 6.4%
6.4% Architecture & building ◂ +1.6 pts 4.7%
3.5% Natural & physical sciences +1.7 pts ▸ 5.2%
3.5% Creative arts +1.1 pts ▸ 4.5%
4.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.6 pts 3.9%
2.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.3 pts 1.8%

Income

Personal income in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +$65 higher in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT gap narrowing
$1,135 89th pct $1,070 87th pct
Household income in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +$26 higher in 2902, ACT gap narrowing
$2,181 86th pct $2,207 86th pct
Family income in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +$53 higher in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT gap narrowing
$2,683 87th pct $2,630 86th pct
High earners in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +1.0 pts higher in 2902, ACT gap narrowing
17.9% 85th pct 18.9% 87th pct
High-income homes in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +1.0 pts higher in 2902, ACT gap narrowing
31.7% 86th pct 32.7% 87th pct

Household income distribution

31.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.3 pts 30.6%
20.1% $650–$1,499 +1.2 pts ▸ 21.3%
18.0% $4,000 or more +0.1 pts ▸ 18.1%
13.7% $3,000–$3,999 +1.0 pts ▸ 14.6%
10.7% Under $650 ◂ +0.2 pts 10.5%

Personal income distribution

31.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.9 pts 31.1%
27.4% Under $650 +4.1 pts ▸ 31.5%
27.3% $1,500–$2,999 +0.5 pts ▸ 27.9%
5.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.1 pts 5.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +4.4 pts higher in 2902, ACT
28.9% 47th pct 33.3% 73rd pct
Mental health in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +0.7 pts higher in 2902, ACT
10.1% 70th pct 10.9% 78th pct
Needs assistance in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +1.1 pts higher in 2902, ACT gap steady
4.5% 35th pct 5.6% 53rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.8% Other condition +2.5 pts ▸ 11.3%
10.1% Mental health +0.7 pts ▸ 10.9%
8.9% Arthritis +1.5 pts ▸ 10.4%
9.0% Asthma +1.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
4.4% Diabetes +0.5 pts ▸ 5.0%
3.2% Heart disease +0.9 pts ▸ 4.1%
2.6% Cancer +1.2 pts ▸ 3.8%
1.7% Lung condition +0.3 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.8% Stroke even 0.8%
0.5% Dementia ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.5% None ◂ +1.6 pts 60.9%
19.9% One condition +2.9 pts ▸ 22.8%
6.2% Two conditions +1.1 pts ▸ 7.3%
2.9% Three or more +0.3 pts ▸ 3.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +3.9 pts higher in 2902, ACT gap steady
15.0% 34th pct 18.9% 57th pct
Unpaid carers in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +2.9 pts higher in 2902, ACT gap widening
12.0% 39th pct 15.0% 84th pct
Unpaid child care in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +2.2 pts higher in 2902, ACT gap narrowing
28.8% 75th pct 31.1% 86th pct
Defence service in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +1.3 pts higher in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT
7.1% 98th pct 5.8% 91st pct
Housework 15h+ in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +3.4 pts higher in 2902, ACT gap steady
19.5% 24th pct 22.9% 49th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +0.1 larger in 2902, ACT gap steady
2.5 57th pct 2.6 71st pct
One-parent in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +2.3 pts higher in 2902, ACT gap widening
12.7% 53rd pct 14.9% 72nd pct
Living alone in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +4.2 pts higher in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT gap narrowing
27.9% 54th pct 23.7% 35th pct

Family composition

60.0% Couples with children ◂ +2.9 pts 57.1%
26.2% Couples without children +0.6 pts ▸ 26.8%
12.7% One-parent families +2.3 pts ▸ 14.9%
1.1% Other families ◂ +0.1 pts 1.1%

Household size

31.3% 2 people +3.2 pts ▸ 34.5%
27.9% 1 person ◂ +4.2 pts 23.7%
16.2% 3 people +0.2 pts ▸ 16.3%
15.4% 4 people +0.7 pts ▸ 16.1%
6.1% 5 people +0.6 pts ▸ 6.7%
3.0% 6 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 2.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +$60 higher in 2902, ACT gap steady
$340 62nd pct $400 78th pct
Mortgage in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +$167 higher in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT gap widening
$2,167 84th pct $2,000 74th pct
People / bedroom in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +0.10 higher in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +9.4 pts higher in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT gap widening
30.4% 74th pct 21.1% 50th pct
Owned outright in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +10.3 pts higher in 2902, ACT gap widening
25.3% 15th pct 35.6% 39th pct
Separate houses in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +17.4 pts higher in 2902, ACT gap narrowing
67.2% 15th pct 84.6% 32nd pct
3+ bedrooms in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +20.6 pts higher in 2902, ACT gap narrowing
69.0% 23rd pct 89.6% 87th pct

How homes are owned or rented

41.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +1.1 pts 40.8%
25.3% Owned outright +10.3 pts ▸ 35.6%
30.4% Rented ◂ +9.4 pts 21.1%
1.2% Other tenure +0.2 pts ▸ 1.4%
1.2% Not stated ◂ +0.3 pts 0.9%

Types of homes

67.2% Separate house +17.4 pts ▸ 84.6%
16.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +3.0 pts 13.3%
16.0% Flat or apartment ◂ +14.1 pts 1.9%
0.2% Other dwelling ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

31.7% 3 bedrooms +14.1 pts ▸ 45.8%
28.2% 4 bedrooms +7.1 pts ▸ 35.3%
21.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +13.5 pts 8.2%
9.1% 5 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 8.4%
7.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +6.5 pts 1.2%
0.3% Studio / none ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

36.7% $350–$549 +1.4 pts ▸ 38.2%
37.7% $200–$349 ◂ +22.9 pts 14.7%
11.2% Under $200 +14.2 pts ▸ 25.4%
9.3% $550–$749 +5.2 pts ▸ 14.5%
2.2% $750 or more +0.1 pts ▸ 2.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

37.8% $1,800–$2,999 +3.8 pts ▸ 41.6%
24.7% $1,000–$1,799 even 24.7%
21.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.2 pts 16.2%
11.6% Under $1,000 +1.7 pts ▸ 13.3%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +0.7 pts higher in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT gap narrowing
4.6% 59th pct 3.9% 51st pct
Work from home in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +0.8 pts higher in 2902, ACT gap steady
9.4% 21st pct 10.2% 25th pct
PT commute in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +1.6 pts higher in 2902, ACT gap narrowing
1.0% 56th pct 2.6% 74th pct
PT stops in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +70 more in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT
135 86th pct 65 75th pct
Stops/1k in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +1.19 more in 2902, ACT
2.96 43rd pct 4.15 55th pct
Departures/1k in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +371.7 more in 2902, ACT
351.7 59th pct 723.4 67th pct
PT routes in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +25 more in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT
30 86th pct 5 57th pct
Stop walk in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT
— 8 46th pct
Drive to city in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +35 longer in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT
49 57th pct 14 18th pct

How people get to work

69.0% Car (driver) ◂ +3.2 pts 65.8%
9.4% Worked at home +0.8 pts ▸ 10.2%
4.9% Car (passenger) +0.3 pts ▸ 5.2%
1.0% Bus +1.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
2.0% Walked ◂ +1.3 pts 0.7%
0.4% Bicycle +0.5 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

37.9% 2 vehicles +3.6 pts ▸ 41.5%
34.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +0.6 pts 33.4%
13.8% 3 vehicles even 13.8%
9.7% 4 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 7.4%
4.6% No vehicle ◂ +0.7 pts 3.9%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +12.3 pts higher in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT gap widening
42.9% 81st pct 30.6% 37th pct
Recent arrivals in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +6.0 pts higher in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT gap narrowing
13.8% 71st pct 7.8% 47th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +0.8 pts higher in 2902, ACT gap steady
3.4% 30th pct 4.2% 49th pct
Participation in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +6.2 pts higher in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT gap widening
69.2% 87th pct 63.0% 63rd pct
Full-time in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +5.7 pts higher in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT gap widening
68.2% 89th pct 62.5% 75th pct

Industries people work in

25.5% Public administration & safety +2.3 pts ▸ 27.8%
10.5% Health care & social assistance +3.1 pts ▸ 13.6%
11.8% Construction ◂ +3.4 pts 8.4%
7.5% Professional & technical +1.5 pts ▸ 9.0%
7.1% Education & training +1.6 pts ▸ 8.7%
7.3% Retail trade ◂ +0.4 pts 6.8%
5.0% Accommodation & food +0.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
3.6% Other services ◂ +0.3 pts 3.4%
3.5% Manufacturing ◂ +1.5 pts 2.0%
3.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.4 pts 2.7%
2.9% Administrative & support even 2.9%
1.4% Arts & recreation +0.3 pts ▸ 1.8%

Occupations people work in

21.4% Professionals +5.6 pts ▸ 27.0%
16.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.6 pts 15.9%
16.3% Managers ◂ +0.4 pts 15.9%
14.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.4 pts 11.6%
10.5% Community & personal service +1.5 pts ▸ 12.0%
7.3% Labourers ◂ +1.5 pts 5.7%
6.6% Sales workers ◂ +0.1 pts 6.5%
5.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.0 pts 3.1%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT even
8 71st pct 8 71st pct
IRSD decile in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT even
8 71st pct 8 71st pct
IER decile in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT even
8 71st pct 8 71st pct
IEO decile in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +1 higher in 2902, ACT
8 71st pct 9 86th pct
IRSAD score in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +3 higher in 2902, ACT
1,046 78th pct 1,049 79th pct

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT
4 15th pct —

Walkability

Walk score in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +1.1 higher in 2902, ACT
5.1 67th pct 6.1 77th pct
Types ≤15 min in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +1.1 more in 2902, ACT
4.9 64th pct 6.0 77th pct
15-min city in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +22.3 pts higher in 2902, ACT
58.3% 61st pct 80.5% 78th pct
Walk to shops in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +25.2 pts higher in 2902, ACT
60.4% 64th pct 85.7% 83rd pct
Walk to transit in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +13.5 pts higher in 2902, ACT
75.0% 63rd pct 88.5% 71st pct
Walk to school in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +21.1 pts higher in 2902, ACT
63.2% 61st pct 84.2% 78th pct
Walk to a park in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +18.5 pts higher in 2902, ACT
81.5% 58th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +9.8 pts higher in 2902, ACT
43.2% 60th pct 53.0% 69th pct
Amenities/1k in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +0.9 more in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT
12.5 28th pct 11.6 23rd pct
Intersections/km² in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +192 higher in 2902, ACT
4 50th pct 195 84th pct
Mean slope in 2620 crosses NSW/ACTin 2902, ACT +1.3 pts higher in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT
6.4% 69th pct 5.0% 50th pct

Compare 2620 crosses NSW/ACT with nearby areas

2900, ACT 2906, ACT 2905, ACT 2626, NSW 2903, ACT 2904, ACT 2902, ACT 2607, ACT

Compare 2902, ACT with nearby areas

2903, ACT 2606, ACT 2607, ACT 2904, ACT 2605, ACT 2905, ACT 2906, ACT 2600, ACT

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 2620 crosses NSW/ACT vs 2902, ACT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA2620/2620-crosses-nsw-act/vs/POA2902/2902-act