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2072, NSW
4 km²
A rapid population increase of 33% since 2011 has reshaped postcode 2072 into a highly educated and affluent hub. The community is notably international, with over half of its residents born overseas. This blend of global backgrounds and high professional qualifications is reflected in typical weekly incomes that sit well above the national figure. It is a well-resourced area where most people live in apartments or family homes within easy walking distance of essential services.
2072, NSW's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 39, which is younger than in most similar areas. While children under 15 make up 17.1% of the population, this figure has fallen slightly since 2011.
This is a highly diverse community where 53.1% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most common, accounting for 34.5% of residents.
Language diversity is very high, with 48.8% of people using a language other than English at home. About 8.3% of residents speak little or no English, which is well above the national figure.
People with no religion make up 46.7% of the population, a figure that has risen by 21 points since 2011 and is far above the state average.
The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 56.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure and has risen since 2011.
Household incomes are very high, with typical weekly earnings of $2,460. About 39.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average.
Residents enjoy good health, as the 19.1% of people with a long-term health condition is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most areas.
Volunteering is common here, with 18.7% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid childcare is also slightly more common than in most areas.
Families are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 64% of households are couples with children, while few people live alone.
Rentals are common, with 35.3% of households renting and typical weekly rents of $577. The housing mix has shifted toward apartments, with separate houses falling to 45.3% since 2011.
Working from home is very popular, with 54.5% of the workforce doing so. While public transport use has fallen since 2011, most homes are just a 2-minute walk to the nearest stop.
The population is quite mobile, with 50% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up 16.2% of the community.
A high proportion of the workforce is in professional or managerial roles, and 61.4% of people are employed full-time, which is higher than in most areas.
This area is among the most advantaged in the country, receiving a top score of 10 for overall advantage, education, and job skills.
Described as a walker's paradise, 90.6% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed. Almost every resident lives within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school.
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