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Fullerton Cove Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Fullerton Cove is a locality approximately 128 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Fullerton Cove is 2318, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Fullerton Cove has a population of 735 (358 males, 369 females). The median age is 69 years.
The median weekly household income in Fullerton Cove is $1,062, with a median personal income of $548 per week.
The median weekly rent is $300 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,873.
In terms of birthplace, 93% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (13), New Zealand (10), and Germany (9).
86.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 1.9% speak another language.
The employment rate in Fullerton Cove shows 172 people employed (84 full-time, 64 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
The most common occupations are professionals (34), community & personal service (22), and managers (18).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Fullerton Cove has an IRSAD score of 972 placing it in decile 5 (average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Fullerton Cove covers an area of 18.5 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 40 persons per km².
Statistically, Fullerton Cove sits within the Newcastle area, part of the broader Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region. It falls under the Port Stephens local government area.
The federal electorate for Fullerton Cove is Paterson (Provincial).
Fullerton Cove Details
| Postcode | 2318 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 735 |
| Median Age | 69 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,062/week |
| Median Personal Income | $548/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,873 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 18.5 km² |
| Population Density | 40/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 310 |
| Completed Year 12 | 25.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 84.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 17 (2.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -32.8433 |
| Longitude | 151.8264 |
| Distance from Sydney | 128 km |
| Region (SA4) | Newcastle and Lake Macquarie |
| Area (SA3) | Newcastle |
| Local Government | Port Stephens |
| Federal Electorate | Paterson |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 43 (5.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 32 (4.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 48 (6.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 141 (19.2%) |
| 65+ years | 462 (62.9%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 66 (9.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 49 (6.7%) |
| Diabetes | 40 (5.5%) |
| Mental Health | 40 (5.5%) |
| Cancer | 40 (5.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 35 (4.8%) |
| Asthma | 33 (4.5%) |
| Dementia | 5 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 7 (2.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 140 (45.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 111 (35.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 52 (16.8%) |