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Hinchinbrook Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Hinchinbrook Compares
Hinchinbrook vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Hinchinbrook | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,909 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $463 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,134 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 35 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.1% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2168 covers Hinchinbrook, an inland suburb of Sydney about 32 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - South West region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Liverpool.
According to the 2021 Census, Hinchinbrook has a population of 11,521 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,909, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 161 (1.4% of residents).
Housing in Hinchinbrook includes a median weekly rent of $463, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,134, with 3,136 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Hinchinbrook scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Hinchinbrook include Good Samaritan Catholic College, Hoxton Park High School and Hinchinbrook Public School.
Hinchinbrook is part of the Liverpool statistical area in New South Wales.
Hinchinbrook Details
| Postcode | 2168 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 11,521 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,909/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $631/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $463 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,134 |
| Average Household Size | 3.5 persons |
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Population Density | 3569/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,136 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 161 (1.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -33.9165364 |
| Longitude | 150.8639325 |
| Distance from Sydney | 32 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - South West |
| Area (SA3) | Liverpool |
| Local Government | Liverpool |
| Federal Electorate | Werriwa |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,326 (20.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,821 (15.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,961 (25.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,097 (26.9%) |
| 65+ years | 1,318 (11.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 749 (6.5%) |
| Arthritis | 711 (6.2%) |
| Diabetes | 690 (6.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 378 (3.3%) |
| Cancer | 192 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 97 (0.8%) |
| Dementia | 58 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 116 (3.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 726 (23.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,220 (39.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,032 (33.4%) |
Schools in Hinchinbrook
Suburbs Near Hinchinbrook
Same Postcode (2168)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.