Erowal Bay Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Erowal Bay is a locality approximately 146 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Erowal Bay is 2540, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Erowal Bay has a population of 652 (334 males, 318 females). The median age is 49 years.
The median weekly household income in Erowal Bay is $1,407, with a median personal income of $652 per week.
The median weekly rent is $370 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.
In terms of birthplace, 93% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (14), South Africa (8), and Philippines (7).
91.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.6% speak another language.
The employment rate in Erowal Bay shows 257 people employed (135 full-time, 100 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
The most common occupations are professionals (46), technicians & trades (33), and community & personal service (30).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Erowal Bay has an IRSAD score of 946 placing it in decile 3 (disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Erowal Bay covers an area of 3.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 193 persons per km².
Statistically, Erowal Bay sits within the Jervis Bay area, part of the broader Other Territories region. It falls under the Unincorp. Other Territories local government area.
The federal electorate for Erowal Bay is Gilmore (Rural).
Erowal Bay Details
| Postcode | 2540 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 652 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,407/week |
| Median Personal Income | $652/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $370 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 3.4 km² |
| Population Density | 193/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 262 |
| Completed Year 12 | 34.0% |
| Australian Citizens | 93.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 55 (8.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -35.0983 |
| Longitude | 150.6617 |
| Distance from Sydney | 146 km |
| Region (SA4) | Other Territories |
| Area (SA3) | Jervis Bay |
| Local Government | Unincorp. Other Territories |
| Federal Electorate | Gilmore |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 100 (15.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 65 (10.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 112 (17.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 189 (29.0%) |
| 65+ years | 177 (27.1%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 62 (9.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 31 (4.8%) |
| Arthritis | 30 (4.6%) |
| Diabetes | 29 (4.4%) |
| Asthma | 23 (3.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 22 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 21 (3.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 7 (2.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 80 (30.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 121 (46.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 55 (20.9%) |