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2652, NSW
6,116 km²
A far lower proportion of people are born overseas in postcode 2652 compared to the rest of the state. This New South Wales community is largely Australian-born and English-speaking, with a population that has shrank slightly since 2011. It is a place of large family homes and a high number of children, where nearly one in ten residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The area feels established and stable, with a workforce heavily involved in agriculture and management.
The area's schools rate below its broader socio-economic standing.
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The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 42. While the proportion of children is a little above the national average, the number of seniors has risen by 5.3 points since 2011.
People born overseas make up only 4.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure. The vast majority of residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the primary language for 90.3% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is much lower than most areas and far below the state average.
Christianity is the most common faith at 60.7%, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen by 16 points since 2011 to reach 28.9%.
Education levels are far below the national average, with only 35.7% of residents completing Year 12. This is reflected in a much lower typical school advantage score than most similar areas.
Typical weekly household incomes are a little below the national figure at $1,504. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 9.9 points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.3% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.
Volunteering is common, with 22.1% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also much higher than in most areas.
Homes here are larger than average, typically holding 2.6 people. Families with couples and children make up 59.1% of all households.
Detached houses are the norm, making up 98.7% of all dwellings. This explains why 86.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, a figure far above the state average.
The area is heavily dependent on cars, with 61% of people driving to work. Very few residents use public transport, with only 0.1% doing so for their commute.
The population is quite stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than most other areas.
Full-time employment is well above the national average at 65.3%, and the unemployment rate is much lower than most areas at just 2.3%.
Residents generally have good access to money and resources, ranking higher than about 80% of similar areas. The overall advantage score is slightly below the national average.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only about 10% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.
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