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2747, NSW
55 km²
A huge population increase of 59% since 2011 has transformed postcode 2747 into a rapidly growing hub of young families. The community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 33 and a very high proportion of children. This growth is mirrored by a rise in cultural diversity and a shift toward larger, multi-person households. Situated in Greater Sydney, it is a dynamic area where new arrivals and young parents are shaping a modern, suburban landscape.
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The area is noticeably younger than both the state and nation, with a typical age of 33 and a high proportion of children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.3% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Cultural diversity is increasing, with the share of people born overseas rising to 26.4% since 2011. While Australian and English are the most common ancestries, Indian heritage is also prominent at 7.1%.
The use of languages other than English at home has jumped significantly to 24.4% since 2011. Punjabi, Hindi, and Tagalog are the most common non-English languages spoken.
About 30.3% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.8%.
Education levels are rising, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher doubling to 19.8% since 2011. The area has very large schools and a high number of students, though the proportion of degrees is still well below the state average.
Typical incomes are slightly above the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,925 a week. High-earners are more common than in 2011, with 22% of households now earning $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 26.8% of residents, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Asthma and mental health are the most common reported conditions.
Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas, consistent with the high number of young families. However, only 8.2% of people volunteer, which is well below the national average.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and a high rate of one-parent families at 17.1%. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.
Detached houses are very common, and 83.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common than in most areas, and typical monthly mortgage payments are quite high at $2,200.
Working from home has surged to 25.9%, a massive increase from just 2.3% in 2011. While most people still drive, the area has a very high number of public transport stops.
The community is highly mobile, with 47% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.8% of the population.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, with 64.1% in the workforce. Health care, construction, and retail are the most common industries.
The area's overall advantage score is 986, which is slightly below the national average and higher than about 55% of similar areas.
The area is very walkable, with 94.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also easily reach parks, schools, and groceries on foot.
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