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2762, NSW
13 km²
A massive growth in population has transformed postcode 2762 into a young, high-earning hub of migrant families. The typical resident is just 31, and the area has seen a huge 471% population increase since 2011. It is a highly qualified community where over half of the residents were born overseas and many work from home. This blend of professional success and young families creates a distinct character, marked by large households and a strong presence of children.
2762, NSW's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
2762, NSW has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The community is far younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 27.8% of the population. Seniors are very few, at just 4.2%, which is far below the Australian average of 17.2%.
More than half of the people here were born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. Indian ancestry is the most common, representing 25.1% of the population.
Language diversity is very high, with 54.6% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. This is consistent with the high proportion of overseas-born residents.
Religious affiliation is common, with only 18.6% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Hinduism is a significant faith here at 26.4%.
The area is highly educated, with 46.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Most residents finished Year 12, at a rate far above the state figure.
Incomes are well above the national average, with a typical household earning $2,716 a week. About 41.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the 22.6% seen across Australia.
Residents report very good health; only 15.2% have a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
Childcare is a major focus here, as 40.9% of people provide unpaid care for children, far above the national figure. However, only 8.5% of people volunteer, which is well below the national average.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household compared to the national figure of 2.5. Most households consist of couples with children, making up 74.7% of the area.
Large houses dominate, with 86.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is common at 33.5%, and typical weekly rents of $550 are well above the national figure.
Working from home is very common at 45.2%, which is far above the national figure. Most homes have at least one car, and only 2.4% have no vehicle.
The area is highly transient, with 78.1% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far above the national average of 40.7%, with 19.6% arriving from overseas recently.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 74.1%, which is far above the national figure. Full-time employment is also well above average at 65.8%.
This is an exceptionally advantaged area, scoring the highest possible 10 out of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources.
The area is very safe, with only 5 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is much lower than most similar areas.
While almost everyone lives within a short walk of public transport and parks, the area is poorly served by other shops. Only 29% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.
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