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2557, NSW
37 km²
Young families and professionals have driven explosive growth in postcode 2557, where the population grew by 402% since 2011. This is a noticeably young community, with a typical resident aged just 31 and children under 15 making up over a quarter of the population. It is a high-income area where most people live in large, detached houses. The neighborhood's character is shaped by a blend of diverse overseas backgrounds and a strong presence of working-age adults.
2557, NSW has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The area is far younger than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 31 and a very low proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up 26.5% of the population, a figure that rose 5.2 percentage points since 2011.
Many residents were born overseas, accounting for 30.4% of the population. This is a little above the national figure and has risen since 2011, with common ancestries including Australian, English, Italian and Indian.
Language diversity is high, with 35.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, though those who speak little or no English remain at about 4.1%.
Religious affiliation is high, with 57.1% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 20.3%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
The community is well-qualified, with 62.2% of residents having completed Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 24.0%, a figure that rose 18 percentage points since 2011.
Household incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly family income of $2,508. This is a little above the national figure, and 34.0% of households earn over $3,000 a week.
Residents report good health, with only 19.3% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Similarly, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most areas.
Caregiving is a major part of local life, as 36.6% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is far above the national figure. However, only 7.2% of residents volunteer, among the lowest at this level.
Homes are large, with an average of 3.2 people per household. This is well above the national figure and consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 70.6% of families.
Nearly all residents live in separate houses, 96.9% of whom are detached homes. While 94.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms, typical weekly rents are very high at $530.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, though 31.0% of people now work from home, a figure that rose 17 percentage points since 2011. Very few homes, just 1.9%, have no motor vehicle.
The population is highly mobile, with 62.0% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national figure and represents a 38 percentage point increase since 2011.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 69.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is a little below the national figure.
The area ranks very high for overall advantage, with a score of 9 out of 10. It is particularly strong in its access to money and resources, which sits at the highest possible level.
The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.5. Many residents lack easy access to essentials, as only 41.4% can walk to groceries within 15 minutes.
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