# 2151, NSW

Postcode · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › Parramatta

Area: 11 km²

A massive increase in remote work has transformed the professional landscape of postcode 2151 since 2011. This is a highly educated and affluent community in Greater Sydney where nearly 44% of workers now operate from home. It is a diverse hub with a strong international presence and a high proportion of university-qualified residents. The area is characterised by its accessibility and a mix of family homes and apartments, creating a well-connected urban environment.

## Demographics & Identity

The population has grown by about 983 people since 2011 to reach 21,204. Residents are slightly younger than the state average, with a typical age of 38 and a higher-than-usual proportion of children under 15.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 21,204 | +4.9% since 2011 |
| Median age | 38 yrs | +8.6% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.8% | -26.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 15.4% | +24.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 18.2% | +2.8% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 7.7% | +20.0% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 31.2%, Older adults (45–64) 24.4%, Children (0–14) 18.2%, Seniors (65+) 15.4%, Youth (15–24) 10.8%

**Marital status** — Married 50.6%, Never married 33.5%, Divorced 8.9%, Widowed 4.3%, Separated 2.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

This is an area of high cultural diversity, with 44.3% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 44.3% | +14.2% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 51.1%, China 7.5%, India 6.4%, Philippines 2.0%, England 1.8%, New Zealand 1.5%, Vietnam 0.7%, Nepal 0.5%, Italy 0.4%, South Africa 0.4%

**Ancestry** — English 18.8%, Australian 18.6%, Chinese 15.8%, Indian 7.6%, Irish 6.4%, Scottish 5.5%, Italian 2.9%, Filipino 2.8%, German 1.7%, Greek 1.5%, Vietnamese 1.0%, Dutch 0.7%

## Language

Reflecting its international makeup, 44.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 44.8% | +16.6% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 7.3% | -3.1% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 50.1%, Mandarin 8.4%, Arabic 4.3%, Cantonese 4.2%, Hindi 2.7%, Greek 0.9%, Punjabi 0.8%, Tagalog 0.8%, Vietnamese 0.6%, Italian 0.4%

## Religion

Christianity is the most common faith at 47.2%, while 28.3% of people report no religion. The latter group has grown by 11 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 28.3% | +62.6% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 47.2%, No religion 28.3%, Hinduism 7.1%, Not stated 6.7%, Islam 6.2%, Buddhism 2.7%, Other religions 1.6%, Judaism 0.2%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are very high, with 39.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the state and national averages. This is reflected in the 72.5% of residents who completed Year 12.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 72.5% | +17.7% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 39.1% | +40.5% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 2.59 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 10 | — |
| School enrolments | 6,785 | — |
| Average school size | 679 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,137 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 72.5%, Year 10 12.0%, Year 9 or below 6.2%, Year 11 3.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 35.4%, Postgraduate degree 16.2%, Certificate III / IV 14.7%, Advanced diploma / diploma 14.7%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.7%, Certificate I / II 1.2%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 24.5%, Engineering & related 12.6%, Society & culture 11.7%, Health 8.9%, Education 7.3%, Information technology 6.5%, Creative arts 4.2%, Architecture & building 4.0%, Natural & physical sciences 3.9%, Food, hospitality & personal services 3.4%, Agriculture & environment 1.1%

## Income

Typical weekly incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical family earning $2,344. This wealth is evident in the 27% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $900 | +41.7% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,957 | +35.0% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,344 | +36.8% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 14.9% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 27.0% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 31.0%, $650–$1,499 23.0%, $4,000 or more 14.9%, Under $650 14.3%, $3,000–$3,999 12.1%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 37.7%, $650–$1,499 29.4%, $1,500–$2,999 21.8%, $3,000 or more 5.2%

## Health & Disability

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, at 24.2%. Mental health conditions are also lower than the national figure at 7.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 24.2% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 7.1% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.6% | +16.9% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 7.9%, Mental health 7.1%, Asthma 6.8%, Arthritis 6.8%, Diabetes 4.8%, Heart disease 3.5%, Cancer 2.5%, Dementia 1.1%, Lung condition 1.1%, Stroke 0.7%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 69.0%, One condition 16.9%, Two conditions 4.8%, Three or more 2.5%

## Community Participation

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas and have fallen since 2011. Around 10.5% of the community provide unpaid care, which is lower than the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 12.4% | -23.7% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 10.5% | +1.2% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 26.1% | -0.4% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.4% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 21.4% | +13.0% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Families with children make up 63.2% of households, which helps explain why there are 2.6 people per home, slightly above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.6 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 12.7% | -3.2% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 26.0% | +5.1% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 63.2%, Couples without children 22.8%, One-parent families 12.7%, Other families 1.3%

**Household size** — 2 people 30.5%, 1 person 26.0%, 3 people 17.2%, 4 people 17.0%, 5 people 6.3%, 6 or more 3.0%

## Housing & Dwellings

The rental market is very active, with 42% of households renting, far above the national average. Apartments are more common than in many other areas, and typical weekly rents are high at $420.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $420 | +23.5% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,376 | +10.2% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -18.2% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 42.0% | +15.6% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 24.3% | -7.9% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 45.4% | -6.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 60.3% | -2.0% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 42.0%, Owned with a mortgage 30.7%, Owned outright 24.3%, Other tenure 2.0%, Not stated 1.1%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 45.4%, Flat or apartment 40.9%, Townhouse / semi-detached 13.5%, Other dwelling 0.1%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 34.3%, 2 bedrooms 33.1%, 4 bedrooms 18.9%, 5 or more 7.1%, 1 bedroom 5.1%, Studio / none 0.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 53.9%, $200–$349 16.7%, $550–$749 14.5%, Under $200 10.5%, $750 or more 2.0%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 31.9%, $1,800–$2,999 31.8%, $1,000–$1,799 17.9%, Under $1,000 11.5%

## Transport & Vehicles

Remote work is a defining feature here, with 43.9% of people working from home, a massive rise from 3.3% in 2011. The area is well-served by public transport, particularly buses.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 10.5% | -7.9% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 43.9% | +1227.7% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 2.2% | -79.7% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 123 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 5.80 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 2,919.6 | — |
| Public transport routes | 28 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 6 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 23 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 43.9%, Car (driver) 31.1%, Car (passenger) 2.4%, Walked 2.1%, Bus 1.5%, Train 0.6%, Bicycle 0.4%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 42.9%, 2 vehicles 33.7%, No vehicle 10.5%, 3 vehicles 8.7%, 4 or more 4.2%

## Migration & Movement

The community is quite mobile, with 40.6% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.8% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 40.6% | -0.6% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 13.8% | -24.1% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 60.7%. Many residents work as professionals, particularly in health care, social assistance, and technical roles.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | +0.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.2% | -0.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.7% | -11.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.6%, Professional & technical 10.5%, Education & training 10.3%, Retail trade 8.7%, Construction 7.0%, Finance & insurance 6.9%, Public administration & safety 6.1%, Manufacturing 5.5%, Accommodation & food 4.5%, Wholesale trade 4.2%, Transport & warehousing 4.1%, Other services 3.2%, Administrative & support 3.0%, Media & telecommunications 2.6%, Rental & real estate 1.8%, Arts & recreation 1.4%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.3%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 33.4%, Clerical & administrative 15.6%, Managers 14.4%, Technicians & trades 9.5%, Community & personal service 8.5%, Sales workers 7.1%, Labourers 5.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.5%

## Economy & Advantage

The area is very advantaged, ranking in the top 10% nationally for education and job skills. Its overall advantage score is 1,065, which is higher than about 84% of similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 9 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 7 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 5 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 9 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,065 | — |

## Walkability

This is a very walkable area, with 88.1% of homes having a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Nearly all residents live within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 7.7 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 7.2 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 88.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 82.8% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 98.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 91.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 99.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 79.2% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 12.1 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 138 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 6.1% | — |

## Schools serving 2151, NSW

10 schools, 6,785 students, average ICSEA 1,137.

By sector: Government 5, Independent 3, Catholic 2

By type: Primary 6, Combined 3, Secondary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tara Anglican School for Girls | Independent | Combined | 0.6 km | 979 |
| Burnside Public School | Government | Primary | 1.1 km | 218 |
| Redeemer Baptist School | Independent | Combined | 1.2 km | 549 |
| The King's School | Independent | Combined | 1.3 km | 2,150 |
| Christ The King Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.3 km | 279 |
| St Monica's Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.6 km | 195 |
| North Rocks Public School | Government | Primary | 2.0 km | 861 |
| Muirfield High School | Government | Secondary | 2.2 km | 836 |
| Parramatta North Public School | Government | Primary | 2.4 km | 253 |
| Parramatta East Public School | Government | Primary | 2.5 km | 465 |

## Areas within 2151, NSW

[North Parramatta](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/125041489/north-parramatta) · [North Rocks](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/125041490/north-rocks)

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