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2229, NSW
11 km²
A mix of established families and young professionals defines postcode 2229, where the typical resident is 41. This is a high-income community in Greater Sydney that has grown by 13% since 2011. It is an area of significant advantage, where residents are generally well-qualified and earn well above the national figure. The neighborhood is very walkable and convenient, with a strong presence of families and a high proportion of people working from home.
2229, NSW's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
2229, NSW has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The area is slightly older than the national average, with 19.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 19.0% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.
People born overseas make up 17.8% of the community, though this is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 84.0% of residents. Those using another language at home represent 11.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure.
Christianity remains the most common faith at 59.7%, while the proportion of people with no religion has risen significantly since 2011 to reach 32.8%.
The community is highly qualified, with 27.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This helps explain the area's strong economic standing, as 62.3% of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical family incomes are well above the national figure at $2,870 a week. This is a wealthy area where 35.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that has risen 19 points since 2011.
Residents generally report good health, with only 4.1% needing help with daily activities and 6.2% having a mental health condition, both of which are much lower than most areas.
Unpaid childcare is common here, with 28.7% of people caring for children, though the proportion of volunteers has fallen to 12.8%.
Families with children are common, making up 64.2% of households. This contributes to a higher-than-usual density of 2.6 people per home.
Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $500 and monthly mortgage payments reaching $3,000. Separate houses are less common here than in most areas, at 53.8%.
Working from home is very popular, with 36.0% of the workforce doing so. While most people drive, the area has a high number of public transport stops, and the walk to the nearest one takes just 2 minutes.
The population is quite mobile, with 38.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.4% of the community.
The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is much lower than most areas. Many residents work as professionals or managers, with common industries including construction and healthcare.
This area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage. It ranks in the top 10% for both financial resources and job skills.
The neighborhood is very walkable, with 94.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park and a school.
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