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2620 crosses NSW/ACT
2,870 km²
A population growth of 25% since 2011 has seen postcode 2620 expand into a large, prosperous community. It is a place of relative wealth and high employment, where the typical resident is 37 and families with children are common. This area is more diverse than most, with a notable proportion of people born overseas and a higher-than-average Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. Its character is shaped by a professional workforce and a high standard of living, though it remains less walkable than other parts of the territory.
2620 crosses NSW/ACT has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 14 schools serve 2620 crosses NSW/ACT.
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The community is relatively young, with the typical resident aged 37 and a children's population that is higher than most areas. About 4.1% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that has risen since 2011.
Around 19.7% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most areas, though well below the territory and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.
The area is linguistically diverse, with 15.7% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, although it remains well below the national average.
Nearly 38% of residents have no religion, a figure that has risen by 17 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47%.
Education levels are high, with 27.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 62.8% having completed Year 12. Both figures have risen since 2011, and both are much higher than most similar areas.
This is a wealthy area where typical weekly family income is $2,683, which is well above the national figure. A third of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a significant increase from 2011.
About 10.1% of people have a mental health condition, which is higher than most areas. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than the national average.
The area has a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 7.1% of people having served, among the highest at this level. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children.
Families with children make up 60% of households, and the typical home holds 2.5 people. About 27.9% of people live alone, which is a slight decrease since 2011.
Most people live in separate houses, though 30.4% rent. The typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,167, which is much higher than most areas, while typical weekly rents are $340.
Cars are the primary way to get around, as only 1% of people commute via public transport. Only 9.4% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national figure.
The population is quite mobile, with 42.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.8% of the community.
Employment is strong, with 69.2% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. Many residents work in public administration and safety.
The area is highly advantaged, scoring 8 out of 10 for overall advantage, education, and access to resources, placing it ahead of about 80% of similar areas.
This is a very safe area, with only 4 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is much lower than most areas.
The area is only somewhat walkable, as many homes are far from health services and groceries. This is reflected in a walkability score of 5.1, which is well below the territory average.
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