Postcode 2428 is located in New South Wales. It contains 17 suburbs and localities: Forster, Tuncurry, Smiths Lake, Coomba Park, Darawank, Boomerang Beach, Elizabeth Beach, Blueys Beach, Tarbuck Bay, Charlotte Bay, Coomba Bay, Whoota, Shallow Bay, Tiona, Wallis Lake, Booti Booti, Sandbar. At the 2021 Census, the 2428 postal area had a population of 25,187 with a median age of 58.
Suburbs in postcode 2428 (17)
Population Overview
Total Population
25,187
Males
12,018 (47.7%)
Females
13,167 (52.3%)
Indigenous
1,472 (5.8%)
Born in Australia
87.4%
English Only at Home
96.2%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$561/week
Annual Personal Income
$29,172
Median Household Income
$980/week
Annual Household Income
$50,960
Median Family Income
$1,300/week
Annual Family Income
$67,600
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$330
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,517
Average Household Size
2.1 persons
Median Age
58
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
7,378 (66.6%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
1,702 (15.4%)
Flat/Apartment
1,742 (15.7%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
11,086
Employment
Employed Full-time
4,068
Employed Part-time
3,756
Unemployed
511
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
Participation Rate
40.8%
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
691 (6.4%)
1 Vehicle
5,140 (47.3%)
2 Vehicles
3,594 (33.0%)
3+ Vehicles
1,453 (13.4%)