Laurieton Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Laurieton is a locality approximately 288 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Laurieton is 2443, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Laurieton has a population of 2,012 (949 males, 1,063 females). The median age is 67 years.
The median weekly household income in Laurieton is $755, with a median personal income of $487 per week.
The median weekly rent is $315 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,365.
In terms of birthplace, 96% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (25), Scotland (15), and Other countries (13).
93.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 1.7% speak another language.
The employment rate in Laurieton shows 451 people employed (210 full-time, 210 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 9.6%.
The most common occupations are professionals (57), community & personal service (44), and technicians & trades (37).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Laurieton has an IRSAD score of 865 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Laurieton covers an area of 4.3 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 464 persons per km².
Statistically, Laurieton sits within the Taree - Gloucester area, part of the broader Mid North Coast region. It falls under the Mid-Coast local government area.
The federal electorate for Laurieton is Lyne (Rural).
Laurieton Details
| Postcode | 2443 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 2,012 |
| Median Age | 67 years |
| Median Household Income | $755/week |
| Median Personal Income | $487/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $315 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,365 |
| Average Household Size | 1.7 persons |
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Population Density | 464/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,055 |
| Completed Year 12 | 25.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 93.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 69 (3.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -31.6465 |
| Longitude | 152.7941 |
| Distance from Sydney | 288 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mid North Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Taree - Gloucester |
| Local Government | Mid-Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Lyne |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 134 (6.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 98 (4.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 163 (8.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 483 (24.0%) |
| 65+ years | 1,133 (56.3%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 271 (13.5%) |
| Arthritis | 179 (8.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 159 (7.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 131 (6.5%) |
| Diabetes | 116 (5.8%) |
| Cancer | 93 (4.6%) |
| Asthma | 85 (4.2%) |
| Dementia | 25 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 96 (10.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 502 (53.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 252 (26.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 92 (9.8%) |