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Mount Austin Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Mount Austin is a locality approximately 380 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Mount Austin is 2650, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Mount Austin has a population of 4,035 (1,931 males, 2,101 females). The median age is 37 years.
The median weekly household income in Mount Austin is $1,124, with a median personal income of $612 per week.
The median weekly rent is $250 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,148.
In terms of birthplace, 91% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Iraq (155), Other countries (73), and Myanmar (34).
80.0% of residents speak only English at home, while 10.5% speak another language.
The employment rate in Mount Austin shows 1,486 people employed (867 full-time, 517 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 6.6%.
The most common occupations are professionals (154), community & personal service (144), and technicians & trades (134).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Mount Austin has an IRSAD score of 833 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Mount Austin covers an area of 2.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1572 persons per km².
Statistically, Mount Austin sits within the Wagga Wagga area, part of the broader Riverina region. It falls under the Narrandera local government area.
The federal electorate for Mount Austin is Riverina (Rural).
Mount Austin Details
| Postcode | 2650 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 4,035 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,124/week |
| Median Personal Income | $612/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,148 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Population Density | 1572/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,568 |
| Completed Year 12 | 24.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 83.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 402 (10.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -35.1361 |
| Longitude | 147.3521 |
| Distance from Sydney | 380 km |
| Region (SA4) | Riverina |
| Area (SA3) | Wagga Wagga |
| Local Government | Narrandera |
| Federal Electorate | Riverina |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 832 (20.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 525 (13.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,022 (25.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 804 (19.9%) |
| 65+ years | 856 (21.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 535 (13.3%) |
| Asthma | 247 (6.1%) |
| Arthritis | 171 (4.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 156 (3.9%) |
| Diabetes | 132 (3.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 111 (2.8%) |
| Cancer | 63 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 41 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 216 (14.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 646 (42.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 478 (31.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 175 (11.6%) |