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2172, NSW

4 km²

Mostly separate houses and large family blocks define the landscape of postcode 2172. This is a high-earning community where nearly half of all households earn over $3,000 a week. It is a family-oriented area with a high number of children and very few people living alone. While the neighborhood is wealthy and well-qualified, it is almost entirely dependent on cars for daily needs.

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The area is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 38 and 20.3% of the population being children under 15. Seniors make up only 11.2%, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

International backgrounds are common here, with 28% of residents born overseas. Those with Australian, English, Indian, and Italian ancestry make up the largest groups.

A diverse range of languages is spoken, with 29.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure of 22.3%, though only 2.1% speak little or no English.

Faith plays a significant role in the community; 62.2% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 21.4%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The population is highly qualified, with 32.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and 70.6% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are among the highest in the region, with a typical family earning $3,233 a week. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far exceeding the national figure of 22.6%.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as only 21.8% have a long-term health condition, well below the national figure of 27.7%. Those needing help with daily activities are also much lower than in most areas.

Family life is a priority here, with 29.8% of people providing unpaid childcare. Additionally, 5.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

Homes are typically large, averaging 3.2 people per household. Family life is central to the area, as 73.5% of households consist of couples with children and only 7.7% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 95.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most are owned, and 48.5% of households are paying off a mortgage with a typical monthly payment of $2,708.

Car reliance is almost universal, as only 0.6% of homes have no motor vehicle. Working from home is very common, with 42.3% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure of 21%.

The community is relatively stable, with only 25.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Working rates are high, with 71.3% of adults working or looking for work. Professional and managerial roles are common, and the unemployment rate of 3.3% is lower than most areas.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, receiving the highest possible score of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources.

While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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