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2225, NSW
2 km²
Daily life in postcode 2225 is defined by affluent families and a high proportion of people working from home. It is a wealthy community where a typical household earns $3,204 a week, far above the national figure. This prosperity is reflected in the high rate of university qualifications and large, mostly owner-occupied family homes. With many children under 15, it is a residential area that balances professional careers with a strong focus on family life.
2225, NSW's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
2225, NSW has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 22.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 40, the proportion of seniors has risen to 15.7% since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.2% were born overseas, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 88.6% of people, but the share of those using another language at home has risen to 9.5%. Very few people, just 1.0%, speak little or no English.
Christianity remains the most common faith at 58.5%. However, the number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 17 percentage points since 2011 to reach 36.7%.
Residents are highly qualified, with 33.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 70.9% having completed Year 12, both of which are well above the national average.
Incomes are very high here, with half of all households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical weekly family income of $3,447 is far above the national figure.
The community enjoys good health, as the 23.7% of people with a long-term health condition is well below the national average. Only 3.0% of residents need help with daily activities.
Family care is a priority here, with 34.1% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the state figure. Unpaid housework is also more common than in most other areas.
Homes are typically large, with 3.1 people per household and a very high 74.2% of families consisting of couples with children. Very few people, only 11.8%, live alone.
The area is dominated by large houses, with 92.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare at only 8.2%, while typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $3,165.
Working from home is very common at 45.0%, a massive increase since 2011. While almost every home has a car, 99.5% of residents live within a 10-minute walk of public transport.
The population is relatively stable, as only 26.6% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 5.9%.
Employment is strong, with 67.4% of adults working or looking for work and a very low unemployment rate of 2.8%. Many residents work as professionals or managers.
The area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, receiving the highest possible score of 10 for overall advantage and access to money and resources.
The neighbourhood is very walkable with a score of 6.1, and most residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks.
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