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2233, NSW

41 km²

High household incomes set postcode 2233 apart as a wealthy area where a third of homes earn over $3,000 a week. It is a family-oriented community with a much higher share of children and larger homes than most other areas. The neighbourhood is relatively stable, with few people moving in recently and a low number of renters. This combination of high pay and family-centric living makes it one of the most advantaged areas in the region.

An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.

A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.

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The population has grown slightly to 29,960 people, and the typical resident is now 40. It is a young-leaning community, with children under 15 making up 20.8% of the population, which is much higher than most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure at 13%. English and Irish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language for 91.4% of the community. Only 5.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 58.4%, but the number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply since 2011 to 36.1%.

The area is well-qualified, with 23.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a significant increase from 2011 and is higher than most similar areas.

Wealth is a defining feature here, with a typical family income of $2,683 per week. This is well above the national figure, and the share of high-earning households has risen by 19 points since 2011.

About 29.5% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. However, only 4.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas.

Caregiving is common here; 32.7% of people provide unpaid childcare, a figure that is well above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area.

Families are the norm, with 67.3% of homes being couples with children. This helps explain why the typical home has 2.9 people, which is higher than most areas.

Homes are typically large, with 85.5% having three or more bedrooms. Very few people rent here (11.5%), and those who do pay a typical weekly rent of $500, which is well above the national figure.

Working from home has surged to 33.5% since 2011. While there are many public transport stops, most people still rely on cars, with 43% driving to work.

The community is very stable, as only 25.4% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than the national average.

The local workforce is active, with 65.8% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Unemployment is very low at 2.6%.

This is a highly advantaged area, scoring a maximum 10 for access to money and resources. It ranks higher than about 90% of all areas in terms of overall advantage.

The area is very walkable, with 98.7% of homes within a short walk of public transport. Most residents can easily reach groceries and parks, though access to health services is far below the state average.

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