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2221, NSW
5 km²
A diverse mix of backgrounds defines the community in postcode 2221, where 36% of residents were born overseas. This is a well-off area with a population that is noticeably older than the national figure. High levels of education and strong household incomes create a stable environment, with many people living in large, family-oriented homes. The area is highly walkable and serves as a professional hub where a large number of people now work from home.
2221, NSW's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure. While the population grew by 8.1% since 2011, those in de facto relationships are well below the state and national averages.
People born overseas make up 36% of the community, a figure well above the national average. Chinese, English, Australian, and Greek are the most common ancestries.
Multilingualism is very common here, with 47.8% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin, Greek, and Cantonese are the most frequent non-English languages spoken.
Christianity is the most common faith at 57.5%. Those reporting no religion make up 26.1%, which is far below the national figure, though this has risen by 11 points since 2011.
This is a highly qualified area where 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Over 70% of residents completed Year 12, which is far above the state figure.
Household incomes are much higher than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,512. Those earning $3,000 or more a week make up 35.4% of households, a figure far above the national average.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with a long-term health condition rate of 21.2%, which is well below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also among the lowest at this level.
Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 10.6%, falling since 2011. About 12.8% of people provide unpaid care, which is about the same as the national figure.
Homes tend to be larger, with 3.0 people per home, a figure a little above the national average. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 67.9% of households.
Most residents live in separate houses, and 81.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the state average. Housing costs are high, with typical monthly mortgage payments reaching $3,000.
Working from home has surged to 39.1% since 2011, which is far above the national figure. Despite this, the area is well-connected with 91 public transport stops.
The community is relatively stable, with 28.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.
Professional and managerial roles are common, though the proportion of people employed full-time has fallen since 2011 to 53.7%, which is well below the national average.
The area is very advantaged, ranking larger than about 90% of similar areas for both overall advantage and access to resources.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.
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