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2745, NSW
169 km²
Among the most affluent areas at this level, postcode 2745 is a growing community of young families with high household incomes. The typical resident is just 35, and children under 15 make up a very large part of the population. This youthfulness is reflected in the local housing, where large family homes are the norm. It is a wealthy area where most residents have a high level of overall advantage and access to resources.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
13 schools within reach make 2745, NSW convenient for families.
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The population has grown 21% since 2011 to reach 31,847 people. It is a noticeably young area, with a typical age of 35 and a children's population that is well above the national figure.
About 19.6% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the New South Wales average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.
People using another language at home have risen to 16.0% since 2011. While this is much higher than similar areas, it remains well below the state and national figures.
Christianity is the most common affiliation at 62.4%. Those reporting no religion have risen significantly since 2011 to 26.9%, though this is still far below the national figure.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher are more common here than in most similar areas, and 56.4% of residents have completed Year 12, a figure that rose nearly 10 points since 2011.
This is a high-earning area where the typical household income of $2,498 a week is well above the national figure. About 36.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a jump of 20 points since 2011.
Residents are generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate of 25.0%, which is much lower than most similar areas. Only 4.1% of people need help with daily activities.
Caregiving is common here, with 33.0% of people providing unpaid childcare, a rate well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas at 10.1%.
Homes are large and usually full, with an average of 3.2 people per dwelling. Only 12.5% of people live alone, which is far below the national figure.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 95.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Rent is high at a typical $480 a week, and typical monthly mortgage payments are also well above the national average.
Car use is essential as only 1.9% of homes have no vehicle. Working from home has surged to 30.1% since 2011, and very few people, just 0.8%, commute via public transport.
The community is quite mobile, with 36.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen to 4.4% since 2011, a level far below the national average.
The local workforce is very active, with 71.8% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Unemployment is low at 2.9%, and full-time employment is higher than most similar areas.
The area ranks as a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage, reflecting its high access to money and resources. It is more advantaged than about 90% of all other areas.
The area is somewhat walkable, though it is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk. Most homes are within a short walk of a park or school.
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