Gymea Postcode
New South Wales
Gymea is a suburb in New South Wales, situated around 22 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Gymea is 2227, and the telephone area code is 02.
According to the 2021 Census, Gymea has a population of 8,219 (3,979 males, 4,243 females). The median age is 39 years.
The median weekly household income in Gymea is $2,049, with a median personal income of $1,020 per week.
The median weekly rent is $500 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,600.
In terms of birthplace, 92% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (241), New Zealand (120), and Philippines (86).
82.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 14.7% speak another language.
The employment rate in Gymea shows 4,247 people employed (2,493 full-time, 1,259 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
The most common occupations are professionals (980), managers (541), and clerical & admin (430).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Gymea has an IRSAD score of 1073 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Gymea covers an area of 2.2 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 3725 persons per km².
Statistically, Gymea sits within the Sutherland - Menai - Heathcote area, part of the broader Sydney - Sutherland region. It falls under the Sutherland local government area.
The federal electorate for Gymea is Hughes (Outer Metropolitan).
Gymea shares the 2227 postcode with Gymea Bay.
Gymea Details
| Postcode | 2227 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 8,219 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,049/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,020/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $500 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,600 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Population Density | 3725/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,238 |
| Completed Year 12 | 48.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 90.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 124 (1.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -34.0333 |
| Longitude | 151.0856 |
| Distance from Sydney | 22 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Sutherland |
| Area (SA3) | Sutherland - Menai - Heathcote |
| Local Government | Sutherland |
| Federal Electorate | Hughes |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 1,545 (18.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 802 (9.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,343 (28.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,095 (25.5%) |
| 65+ years | 1,445 (17.6%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 609 (7.4%) |
| Asthma | 273 (3.3%) |
| Arthritis | 244 (3.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 208 (2.5%) |
| Diabetes | 175 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 120 (1.5%) |
| Cancer | 113 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 16 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 256 (7.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,413 (43.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,107 (34.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 445 (13.8%) |