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2134, NSW

2 km²

High rental costs and a large number of apartments define the character of postcode 2134. This is a young and highly educated community where the typical resident is only 32. It is a diverse hub with a huge proportion of people born overseas and a strong presence of Chinese ancestry. This international character and the high number of professionals help explain why the area is such a popular spot for recent arrivals and young adults.

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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with children under 15 and seniors both well below the national average. The population grew 46% since 2011, and young adults aged 25 to 44 now make up 40.8% of the community.

Born overseas, 69.2% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most common at 48.3%, and China is the most frequent birthplace for those born outside Australia.

Language diversity is very high, with 74.1% of people using a language other than English at home. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, and 19.3% of residents speak little or no English, which is far above the national figure.

People with no religion make up 43.8% of the population, a figure that rose 14 points since 2011. This is well above the national average, though Buddhism and Hinduism also have a notable presence.

This is a highly qualified community where 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 76.7% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,671, which is slightly below the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 11 points since 2011 to reach 21.3%.

Residents are generally healthy, with the rate of long-term health conditions at 14.4%, which is far below the national average. Similarly, only 4.1% of people report a mental health condition.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than most areas, with only 7.5% of people volunteering. Rates of unpaid childcare and housework are also well below the state and national figures.

Homes here are more likely to be crowded than in other areas, with 2.5 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group at 47.2%, while 24.1% of people live alone.

Renting is very common here, with 59.0% of households renting, far above the national average. Most people live in flats or apartments, and the typical weekly rent of $500 is well above the national figure.

The area is less reliant on cars, as 31.3% of homes have no motor vehicle. Many people work from home (33.8%) or use public transport, though the proportion using public transport fell 22 points since 2011.

The community is highly mobile, with 59.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national average, and 33.2% of residents arrived from overseas recently.

Unemployment is well above the national average at 8.3%, and the share of full-time employment is lower than typical. The most common industries for workers are health care, professional services, and hospitality.

While the area scores very highly for education and job skills, it ranks much lower for access to money and resources. Overall, it remains more advantaged than about 80% of similar areas.

This area is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, and health services.

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