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2346, NSW
1,968 km²
An older population defines postcode 2346, where the typical resident is 48 and over a quarter of the community are seniors. This expansive area is marked by a strong Indigenous presence, with 14.2% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Life here is generally quieter and less affluent than the state average, with a high proportion of people living alone and a heavy reliance on detached housing. It is a community where traditional family structures are shifting, seen in the high number of single-parent homes.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 26.9% of people aged 65 or over. This senior population is growing, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 16.0%.
Most residents were born in Australia (84.9%), and the area has one of the lowest proportions of overseas-born people in the region at just 4.9%.
English is the dominant language, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
While 59.4% of the population identifies as Christian, the number of people reporting no religion has risen significantly since 2011 to reach 29.8%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas; only 30.5% of residents completed Year 12, and just 8.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly household income is $1,083, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here, with 38.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition—far above the national average. About 8.9% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 17.1% of people helping out, though this is down from 25.5% in 2011.
Living arrangements are diverse, with a high 32.5% of people living alone and 22.3% of families led by a single parent, which is well above the national figure.
Housing is overwhelmingly detached, making up 94.9% of homes. Many residents own their homes outright (43.6%), and the typical weekly rent of $260 is well below the national average.
Cars are essential for most, as only 0.2% of people commute via public transport. The walk to the nearest stop is among the longest in the region, averaging 79 minutes.
About 34.2% of people moved in the last five years. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas rose to 10.7% by 2021, up from no one in 2011.
Only 49.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Agriculture, health, and retail are the main industries of employment.
The area faces significant challenges, ranking in the lowest 10% for overall advantage and job skills compared to other similar areas.
Walkability is low, with only 53.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities, far below the state average of 71.9%.
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