# 2395, NSW

Postcode · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Warrumbungle Shire

Area: 1,114 km²

A car-dependent lifestyle defines postcode 2395, where most residents rely on vehicles to navigate the large area. This is a shrinking and ageing community, with a typical resident now 54 and nearly a third of the population aged 65 or over. It is a place of modest means and strong Indigenous roots, with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population well above the national figure. The area is predominantly residential, consisting of detached houses and a small total population of 725 people.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is far older than the national average, with seniors making up 30.1% of the population. This shift is reflected in the shrinking number of children, who now make up just 13.5% of residents.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 725 | -6.6% since 2011 |
| Median age | 54 yrs | +14.9% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 6.8% | -7.9% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 30.1% | +34.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 13.5% | -34.1% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 15.3% | +85.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 30.1%, Older adults (45–64) 29.8%, Young adults (25–44) 16.7%, Children (0–14) 13.5%, Youth (15–24) 8.3%

**Marital status** — Married 39.9%, Never married 29.7%, Divorced 17.4%, Separated 6.6%, Widowed 5.5%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.9% of people born overseas, a figure far below the state and national levels.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 5.9% | -9.8% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 80.8%, England 1.1%, New Zealand 0.6%

**Ancestry** — English 44.4%, Australian 37.9%, Scottish 12.0%, Irish 9.2%, German 2.9%, Italian 1.1%, Dutch 0.8%, Filipino 0.4%

## Language

English is the dominant language, as only 1.4% of residents use another language at home, which is far lower than the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 1.4% | -28.6% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.6% | -7.4% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 85.1%

## Religion

Over half of residents identify as Christians, while 32.7% report no religion, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 32.7% | +120.9% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 51.2%, No religion 32.7%, Not stated 15.0%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 28.3% of residents completing Year 12 and just 7.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 28.3% | +23.0% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 7.1% | +50.0% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 10.20 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 1 | — |
| School enrolments | 44 | — |
| Average school size | 44 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 815 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 10 34.4%, Year 12 28.3%, Year 9 or below 16.4%, Year 11 6.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 33.8%, Bachelor degree 10.8%, Advanced diploma / diploma 10.2%, Certificate I / II 3.0%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.6%, Postgraduate degree 1.0%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 14.4%, Management & commerce 13.4%, Education 8.2%, Health 6.6%, Society & culture 6.2%, Agriculture & environment 5.6%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.6%, Architecture & building 5.2%, Information technology 1.3%, Natural & physical sciences 1.0%

## Income

Typical weekly household incomes are very low at $777, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $457 | +34.4% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $777 | +46.3% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $993 | +33.6% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 2.4% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 4.6% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 35.6%, Under $650 33.7%, $1,500–$2,999 14.5%, $3,000–$3,999 3.0%, $4,000 or more 1.7%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 58.0%, $650–$1,499 21.6%, $1,500–$2,999 4.7%, $3,000 or more 1.3%

## Health & Disability

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 34.3% of people live with a long-term health condition, and 7.6% need help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 34.3% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.3% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 7.6% | -17.0% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 15.2%, Asthma 8.6%, Other condition 8.6%, Mental health 8.3%, Diabetes 6.9%, Heart disease 6.5%, Lung condition 5.4%, Cancer 5.2%, Stroke 1.8%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 50.1%, One condition 19.0%, Two conditions 7.4%, Three or more 7.0%

## Community Participation

Volunteerism is strong at 22.1%, well above the national average, though the proportion of people caring for children has fallen since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 22.1% | -13.4% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 14.1% | +8.9% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 15.8% | -33.2% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.6% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 23.1% | -18.7% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Many residents live alone, representing 39.6% of households, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.1 | -4.5% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 14.2% | -28.5% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 39.6% | +8.4% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 43.4%, Couples without children 39.7%, One-parent families 14.2%, Other families 1.7%

**Household size** — 1 person 39.6%, 2 people 38.3%, 3 people 9.9%, 4 people 6.6%, 5 people 3.0%, 6 or more 1.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

Housing is almost entirely detached houses, and the area has a very high rate of outright home ownership at 51.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $150 | +36.4% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $613 | -29.3% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -36.4% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 15.8% | -33.8% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 51.8% | +3.0% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 97.4% | +4.8% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 71.0% | +0.3% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 51.8%, Owned with a mortgage 24.4%, Rented 15.8%, Other tenure 4.0%, Not stated 4.0%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 97.4%, Townhouse / semi-detached 1.3%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 45.2%, 2 bedrooms 20.5%, 4 bedrooms 18.5%, 5 or more 7.3%, 1 bedroom 5.0%, Studio / none 1.3%

**Weekly rent distribution** — Under $200 45.8%, $200–$349 25.0%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — Under $1,000 51.4%, $1,000–$1,799 17.6%, $1,800–$2,999 13.5%, $3,000 or more 6.8%

## Transport & Vehicles

Cars are essential for daily life, as 0% of people commute by public transport and most homes have at least one vehicle.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 4.1% | -53.9% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 19.7% | -24.0% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 2.76 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 16.6 | — |
| Public transport routes | 8 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 51.5%, Worked at home 19.7%, Walked 7.0%, Car (passenger) 5.7%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 36.8%, 1 vehicle 34.4%, 3 vehicles 14.1%, 4 or more 9.3%, No vehicle 4.1%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very stable, with only 21.3% of people moving in the last five years, and no recent arrivals from overseas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 21.3% | -26.6% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Workforce activity is low, with only 42% of adults working or looking for work, and an unemployment rate of 10.8% which is well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 10.8% | -18.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 42.0% | -5.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 54.6% | -17.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 31.4%, Education & training 10.0%, Construction 9.2%, Accommodation & food 7.4%, Public administration & safety 7.4%, Transport & warehousing 6.6%, Retail trade 4.8%, Health care & social assistance 3.9%, Professional & technical 3.1%, Manufacturing 2.6%, Rental & real estate 2.6%, Administrative & support 2.6%, Arts & recreation 2.2%, Wholesale trade 1.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 29.7%, Labourers 16.6%, Community & personal service 13.1%, Professionals 10.9%, Technicians & trades 9.2%, Clerical & administrative 9.2%, Sales workers 6.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.6%

## Economy & Advantage

The area ranks among the most disadvantaged for its level, scoring 1 out of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 1 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 1 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 1 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 2 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 850 | — |

## Walkability

Most of the area is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.3 and far fewer homes within a 15-minute walk of parks or groceries compared to the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 3.3 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 3.7 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 46.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 46.2% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 38.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 46.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 46.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 45.8% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 38.6 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.8% | — |

## Schools serving 2395, NSW

1 school, 44 students, average ICSEA 815.

By sector: Government 1

By type: Combined 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Binnaway Central School | Government | Combined | 9.6 km | 44 |

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