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2534, NSW

76 km²

Far more residents here are aged 65 and over than in most other areas, with 26.9% of the population being seniors. Postcode 2534 is an older, affluent community where the typical resident is 47. It is a place of high educational attainment and wealth, with many people owning their homes outright. The population has grown by 16% since 2011, maintaining a character that is much older and more prosperous than the state and national averages.

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

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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 47 and a high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up 16.7% of the population, which has fallen slightly since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (83.6%), and the area has a much lower percentage of overseas-born people compared to New South Wales. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, used by 92.2% of the community. Only 3.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 41.7% of residents have no religion, a figure that has risen 21 points since 2011. This is well above the New South Wales average.

The community is highly qualified, with 31.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average and has risen by 9.1 points since 2011.

Weekly incomes are high here; the typical family earns $2,278, which is above the national figure. Since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen by 18 points.

Long-term health conditions are more common than in most areas, affecting 31.2% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Volunteering is common, with 21.4% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. About 26.6% of residents provide unpaid childcare.

Families with children are common, and one-parent families are much less frequent here than in most other areas. The typical home has 2.5 people.

Home ownership is very strong, with 46.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 82.1% having three or more bedrooms.

Cars are the primary way to get around, though 26.4% of people now work from home, a large increase since 2011. Very few people use public transport to commute.

About 35.8% of the population moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national rate. Recent arrivals from overseas are also less common than in other areas.

Professional and managerial roles are common, and the unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is lower than the state average. However, full-time employment is much lower than in most areas.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 90.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school.

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