Monterey 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 Monterey Compares
Monterey vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Monterey | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,785 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $480 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,600 +NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 44 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈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 2217 covers Monterey, an inland suburb of Sydney about 13 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - Inner South West region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Bayside (NSW).
According to the 2021 Census, Monterey has a population of 4,619 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,785, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. The Indigenous population is 45 (1.0% of residents).
Housing in Monterey includes a median weekly rent of $480, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,600, with 1,811 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 68.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Monterey scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Monterey is part of the Kogarah - Rockdale statistical area in New South Wales.
Monterey Details
| Postcode | 2217 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 4,619 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,785/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $847/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $480 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,600 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Population Density | 4009/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,811 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 45 (1.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.9738 |
| Longitude | 151.1479 |
| Distance from Sydney | 13 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Inner South West |
| Area (SA3) | Kogarah - Rockdale |
| Local Government | Bayside (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Cook |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 669 (14.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 487 (10.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,176 (25.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,290 (27.9%) |
| 65+ years | 991 (21.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 369 (8.0%) |
| Diabetes | 254 (5.5%) |
| Asthma | 241 (5.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 173 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 118 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 41 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 35 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 142 (8.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 787 (44.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 570 (32.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 284 (15.9%) |
Suburbs Near Monterey
Same Postcode (2217)
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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.