Postcode 2281 is located in New South Wales. It contains 11 suburbs and localities: Swansea, Caves Beach, Blacksmiths, Catherine Hill Bay, Nords Wharf, Murrays Beach, Pelican, Swansea Heads, Cams Wharf, Little Pelican, Pinny Beach. At the 2021 Census, the 2281 postal area had a population of 15,323 with a median age of 49.
Suburbs in postcode 2281 (11)
Population Overview
Total Population
15,323
Males
7,511 (49.0%)
Females
7,813 (51.0%)
Indigenous
764 (5.0%)
Born in Australia
89.5%
English Only at Home
96.5%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$680/week
Annual Personal Income
$35,360
Median Household Income
$1,400/week
Annual Household Income
$72,800
Median Family Income
$1,825/week
Annual Family Income
$94,900
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$370
Median Monthly Mortgage
$2,000
Average Household Size
2.4 persons
Median Age
49
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
4,966 (81.7%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
497 (8.2%)
Flat/Apartment
573 (9.4%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
6,081
Employment
Employed Full-time
3,457
Employed Part-time
2,377
Unemployed
338
Unemployment Rate
5%
Participation Rate
52.2%
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
363 (6.1%)
1 Vehicle
2,099 (35.0%)
2 Vehicles
2,391 (39.9%)
3+ Vehicles
1,149 (19.2%)