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Charles Sturt University Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Charles Sturt University Compares
Charles Sturt University vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| 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
| 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 |
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.