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2625, NSW
1 km²
A high proportion of recent overseas arrivals makes postcode 2625 a diverse and evolving community. The area is largely composed of young and middle-aged adults, with very few children and seniors compared to the national average. This lack of families is reflected in the housing, where many people live alone and a majority of the population resides in flats or apartments. It is a relatively affluent and well-educated pocket of New South Wales with an overall advantage score above the national figure.
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The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the national figure. It is uncommon for the area to have so few children and seniors, as both groups are far below the state and national averages.
People born overseas make up 16.0% of the population, a figure that has more than doubled since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.
About 8.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is higher than in most similar areas. This is consistent with the high number of recent overseas arrivals.
People with no religion make up 42.3% of the community, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 27 percentage points since 2011.
The area is well-qualified, with 57.2% of residents having completed Year 12 and 18.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures are higher than in most similar areas.
Typical personal income is $1,031 a week, which is well above the national figure. This is reflected in the typical family income of $2,388, also slightly above the state average.
Residents here experience far fewer long-term health conditions and mental health issues than the national average. Notably, no one reported needing help with daily activities.
While volunteering is a little above the national figure at 15.2%, this area has far fewer people providing unpaid care or doing housework than most other areas.
Living alone is very common here, with 41.8% of people in single-person households, far above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical home contains only 2.0 people.
Most residents live in flats or apartments, and 33.0% rent their homes. Typical weekly rent is $400, while typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure at $2,659.
Public transport is non-existent in the area, with no stops or routes available. Consequently, 51.4% of people walk to work, and 15.6% work from home.
The community is quite mobile, with 37.6% of people moving in the last five years. Over half of all residents are recent arrivals from overseas, a huge increase since 2011.
Half of the workforce is employed in accommodation and food services. While the unemployment rate is very low at 2.7%, full-time employment has fallen since 2011.
The area is considered advantaged overall, ranking larger than about 80% of similar areas. This is supported by a high score for education and job skills.
The area is very walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and health services. However, no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.
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