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Ettalong Beach Postcode
New South Wales
Ettalong Beach is a suburb in New South Wales, situated around 41 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Ettalong Beach is 2257, and the telephone area code is 02.
According to the 2021 Census, Ettalong Beach has a population of 5,161 (2,381 males, 2,782 females). The median age is 54 years.
The median weekly household income in Ettalong Beach is $1,077, with a median personal income of $636 per week.
The median weekly rent is $390 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,950.
In terms of birthplace, 92% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (115), Other countries (111), and Thailand (31).
85.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 7.9% speak another language.
The employment rate in Ettalong Beach shows 1,867 people employed (977 full-time, 663 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 6.3%.
The most common occupations are professionals (331), technicians & trades (168), and community & personal service (155).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Ettalong Beach has an IRSAD score of 939 placing it in decile 3 (disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Ettalong Beach covers an area of 1.8 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2904 persons per km².
Statistically, Ettalong Beach sits within the Gosford area, part of the broader Central Coast region. It falls under the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
The federal electorate for Ettalong Beach is Robertson (Provincial).
Ettalong Beach Details
| Postcode | 2257 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 5,161 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,077/week |
| Median Personal Income | $636/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $390 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 1.9 persons |
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Population Density | 2904/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,507 |
| Completed Year 12 | 36.4% |
| Australian Citizens | 88.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 237 (4.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -33.5150 |
| Longitude | 151.3350 |
| Distance from Sydney | 41 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Gosford |
| Local Government | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Robertson |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 666 (12.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 404 (7.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 996 (19.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,342 (26.0%) |
| 65+ years | 1,756 (34.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 587 (11.4%) |
| Arthritis | 251 (4.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 197 (3.8%) |
| Diabetes | 195 (3.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 189 (3.7%) |
| Asthma | 174 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 113 (2.2%) |
| Dementia | 30 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 306 (12.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,312 (53.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 647 (26.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 182 (7.4%) |