Austinmer Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Austinmer is a locality approximately 55 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Austinmer is 2515, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Austinmer has a population of 2,725 (1,346 males, 1,381 females). The median age is 42 years.
The median weekly household income in Austinmer is $2,586, with a median personal income of $1,080 per week.
The median weekly rent is $550 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,726.
In terms of birthplace, 94% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (40), New Zealand (33), and United States (29).
93.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.4% speak another language.
The employment rate in Austinmer shows 1,317 people employed (686 full-time, 492 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
The most common occupations are professionals (514), managers (184), and clerical & admin (108).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Austinmer has an IRSAD score of 1125 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Austinmer covers an area of 3.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 812 persons per km².
Statistically, Austinmer sits within the Wollongong area, part of the broader Illawarra region. It falls under the Wollongong local government area.
The federal electorate for Austinmer is Cunningham (Provincial).
The 2515 postcode is shared by Austinmer along with Clifton, Coledale, Scarborough, Thirroul and Wombarra.
Austinmer Details
| Postcode | 2515 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 2,725 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,586/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,080/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $550 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,726 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 3.4 km² |
| Population Density | 812/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 953 |
| Completed Year 12 | 57.0% |
| Australian Citizens | 93.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 46 (1.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -34.3063 |
| Longitude | 150.9345 |
| Distance from Sydney | 55 km |
| Region (SA4) | Illawarra |
| Area (SA3) | Wollongong |
| Local Government | Wollongong |
| Federal Electorate | Cunningham |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 543 (19.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 271 (9.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 631 (23.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 770 (28.3%) |
| 65+ years | 501 (18.4%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 204 (7.5%) |
| Asthma | 98 (3.6%) |
| Arthritis | 83 (3.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 59 (2.2%) |
| Diabetes | 39 (1.4%) |
| Cancer | 37 (1.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 25 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 20 (2.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 303 (32.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 422 (44.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 201 (21.2%) |