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2308, NSW

2 km²

The population of postcode 2308 has more than doubled since 2011, growing to 1,358 people. It is a remarkably young area where the typical resident is only 20 years old. With nearly 98% of people aged between 15 and 24 and almost no children or seniors, it feels more like a student or youth hub than a typical suburb. This unique age profile explains why there are almost no married couples or parents with young children here.

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The area is overwhelmingly young, with a typical age of 20 and virtually no residents under 15 or over 65. Most people have never been married, which is far below the state and national figures.

People born overseas make up 10.2% of the community, a figure that has fallen significantly since 2011. Most residents have Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

While 8.9% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the New South Wales average. No one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

A large portion of the community—43.3%—reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This number has risen by 11 percentage points since 2011.

Many residents have completed Year 12, a figure far above the national average, though only 1.8% hold a bachelor degree or higher. There are no schools located within 3 km.

Weekly personal income is very low, with a typical amount of $302, which is far below the national figure. Only 0.2% of residents earn $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far less common here than elsewhere in Australia, and very few people need help with daily activities. However, mental health conditions are a little more common than the state average.

Very few people spend time on unpaid housework or caring for children, which is consistent with the lack of families in the area. Volunteer rates are about the same as the national figure.

Public transport is highly accessible, with a high number of stops and departures per 1,000 people. While 41.4% of workers drive, only 8.5% work from home, far below the state average.

This is a highly transient area where 72.1% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far more common here than in the rest of the country.

Only 44.1% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national average. The unemployment rate is 18%, which is far above the state and national figures.

The area is very walkable, and every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or public transport. However, no one can walk to a grocery store within 15 minutes.

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