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2565, NSW
30 km²
Tucked into the Greater Sydney region, postcode 2565 is a rapidly expanding community that has nearly doubled in size since 2011. It is a young, diverse area where the typical resident is just 34, and nearly half of all households speak a language other than English. This growth is driven by a high number of overseas births and young families, resulting in a neighborhood where large homes and children under 15 are far more common than the national average.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is noticeably younger than most, with 23.5% of people being children under 15—well above the national figure. This young profile is reflected in the low proportion of seniors, who make up only 10.4% of the population.
Birthplaces are highly diverse, as 44.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the New South Wales average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Indian, and Chinese.
Language diversity is a striking feature, with 48.4% of people using another language at home. This is far above the national average and has risen by 17 percentage points since 2011.
Religious affiliation is common here; only 16.0% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure. Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism are the most prominent faiths.
The community is well-qualified, with 30.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 15.9% had such a qualification.
Household incomes are generally high, with 25.4% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical household income has risen by $732 since 2011 to reach $2,025 per week.
Residents report better health than most areas, with a long-term health condition affecting 21.2% of people, which is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are also much lower than usual at 4.9%.
Caring for children is a major activity here, with 31.2% of people providing unpaid childcare—well above the state average. Conversely, the proportion of volunteers is among the lowest at 9.5%.
Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the area's high proportion of couples with children, who make up 69.3% of families.
Separate houses dominate the landscape, making up 76.1% of homes, and 83.8% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. However, few people own their homes outright, at only 20.5%, while typical monthly mortgage payments are high at $2,470.
Working from home is very common, with 31.6% of the workforce doing so. While 92.5% of public transport users rely on buses, the area has a high number of stops, and 89.3% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of one.
The population is very mobile, with 54.1% of residents having moved in the last five years. This far exceeds the national average and is a 20 percentage point increase since 2011.
Professional roles are the most common, making up 24.4% of occupations, with health care and social assistance as the top industry. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is higher than most areas.
The area is generally advantaged, scoring 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. This puts it ahead of about 80% of similar areas.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 96.2% of homes near a park and 83.8% near a school. However, access to health services is poor, with only 29.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk.
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