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2661, NSW

15 km²

Young adults and families dominate the landscape of postcode 2661, where the typical resident is just 23 years old. This is a high-earning community with a strong connection to the Defence Force and a population that is far younger than the national average. Most residents live in large, rented detached houses, creating a unique setting where high household incomes contrast with a total lack of home ownership.

The area's schools rate below its broader socio-economic standing.

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The area is far younger than the rest of Australia, with 20.3% of people being children and very few seniors. There is a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence at 8.9%, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up 11.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Irish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the main language for 90.6% of the community. While 8.6% of people use another language at home, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 53.4%, which is far above the national average. This figure has grown significantly, rising 24 points since 2011.

A high number of residents have completed Year 12, reaching 77.1%, which is far above the state average. However, only 10.9% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Typical household incomes are well above the national figure at $2,386 per week. This trend is reflected in the 37.3% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011.

Residents enjoy very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 9.4% of people, which is far below the state average. Only 1.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Service to the country is common here, with 81.3% of people having served in the Defence Force. Conversely, rates of volunteering and unpaid care are much lower than in most other areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.4 people per household and a high percentage of couples with children. Notably, no one in the area lives alone.

Every single home in the area is a rented detached house with three or more bedrooms. While rent is lower than the state average at $254 a week, no one owns their home outright.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as no one uses public transport to commute and every home has at least one vehicle. Very few people work from home, at just 5.2%.

The population is highly mobile, with 78.3% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is far above the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is very active, with 92.5% of adults working or looking for work. Employment is heavily concentrated in public administration and safety, which accounts for 87.9% of jobs.

This is a highly advantaged area, scoring 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. Residents have exceptional access to money and resources, ranking at the top of the scale.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.1. While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, there is no access to groceries or public transport on foot.

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