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New South Wales · Postcode 2795
Charles Sturt University postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 160 km from Sydney
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Charles Sturt University at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
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Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Charles Sturt University ranks: household income is in the top 10% of NSW suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Charles Sturt University vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Charles Sturt University | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,750 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $315 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Median age | 20 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| Unemployment | 20.1% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Charles Sturt University is a locality 160 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2795. It falls within the Central West region. The local government area is Wagga Wagga.
According to the 2021 Census, Charles Sturt University has a population of 433 with a median age of 20. The median weekly household income is $2,750, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 20.1%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 12 (2.8% of residents).
Housing in Charles Sturt University includes a median weekly rent of $315. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average.
Charles Sturt University is part of the Orange statistical area in New South Wales.
Charles Sturt University details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2795 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 433 |
| Median Age | 20 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,750/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $317/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $315 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 3.5 km² |
| Population Density | 123/km² |
| Australian Citizens | 94.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 12 (2.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 20.1% |
| Latitude | -33.4294833 |
| Longitude | 149.5648405 |
| Distance from Sydney | 160 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central West |
| Area (SA3) | Orange |
| Local Government | Wagga Wagga |
| Federal Electorate | Calare |
| State Electorate | Orange |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 398 (91.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 32 (7.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 3 (0.7%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 50 (11.5%) |
| Arthritis | 6 (1.4%) |
| Cancer | 4 (0.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.