Girards Hill Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Girards Hill is a locality approximately 595 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Girards Hill is 2480, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Girards Hill has a population of 1,318 (669 males, 649 females). The median age is 47 years.
The median weekly household income in Girards Hill is $1,237, with a median personal income of $677 per week.
The median weekly rent is $290 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,463.
In terms of birthplace, 94% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (28), India (14), and Other countries (11).
89.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.7% speak another language.
The employment rate in Girards Hill shows 611 people employed (292 full-time, 273 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 6.9%.
The most common occupations are professionals (159), community & personal service (54), and managers (36).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Girards Hill has an IRSAD score of 934 placing it in decile 3 (disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Girards Hill covers an area of 0.7 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1804 persons per km².
Statistically, Girards Hill sits within the Richmond Valley - Hinterland area, part of the broader Richmond - Tweed region. It falls under the Ballina local government area.
The federal electorate for Girards Hill is Richmond (Rural).
Girards Hill Details
| Postcode | 2480 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 1,318 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,237/week |
| Median Personal Income | $677/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $290 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,463 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1804/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 588 |
| Completed Year 12 | 45.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 90.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 89 (6.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -28.8170 |
| Longitude | 153.2783 |
| Distance from Sydney | 595 km |
| Region (SA4) | Richmond - Tweed |
| Area (SA3) | Richmond Valley - Hinterland |
| Local Government | Ballina |
| Federal Electorate | Richmond |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 175 (13.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 151 (11.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 293 (22.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 418 (31.7%) |
| 65+ years | 273 (20.7%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 202 (15.3%) |
| Asthma | 62 (4.7%) |
| Arthritis | 52 (3.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 44 (3.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 40 (3.0%) |
| Diabetes | 38 (2.9%) |
| Cancer | 29 (2.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 48 (8.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 267 (46.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 193 (33.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 64 (11.2%) |