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2756, NSW

1,487 km²

Higher family incomes and a low crime rate make postcode 2756 more advantaged than most similar areas. It is a growing community of over 35,000 people where the typical resident is 36, making it noticeably younger than the national average. Large homes and a high proportion of children suggest a family-oriented character, while the high number of people working from home reflects a modern shift in the local workforce.

Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.

18 schools within reach make 2756, NSW convenient for families.

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The area has a young profile, with a typical age of 36 and a children's population that is much higher than most similar areas. About 5.5% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the national figure and has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (11.8%) than the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the main language for nearly 90% of the community. While the number of people using another language at home rose to 6.4% since 2011, this remains far below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common faith, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 18 points since 2011 to reach 34.4%.

A bachelor degree or higher is held by 13.6% of adults, which is far below the national average. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose by 7.0 points since 2011 to 43.1%.

Household wealth is high here, with the typical weekly income of $2,055 sitting a little above the state average. This is reflected in the 26.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure that rose 17 points since 2011.

About 27.5% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average. Mental health and asthma are the most common reported conditions.

A high proportion of people provide unpaid care for children (29.2%) and do significant housework, though volunteering has fallen to 11.8%, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 62.7% of households are couples with children, while only 19.3% of people live alone.

Large houses dominate the landscape, as 87.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. The typical weekly rent of $400 and monthly mortgage of $2,200 are both much higher than in most similar areas.

Most people rely on cars, but 24.1% now work from home, a jump of 19 points since 2011. While there are many public transport stops, only 0.7% of people use them to commute.

About 35.1% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.6% of the population.

The local workforce is active, with 66% of adults working or looking for work, and an unemployment rate of 3.1% that is much lower than most areas. Construction is the biggest industry, employing 17.6% of workers.

The area is quite advantaged overall, scoring 7 out of 10 for advantage. It is particularly strong in access to money and resources, ranking higher than about 90% of similar areas.

This is a very safe area with a recorded offence rate that is much lower than most similar places. Burglary and property damage are the only offence types listed.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.7. Access to groceries (23.4%) and health services (17.3%) within a 15-minute walk is far below the New South Wales average.

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