Nords Wharf Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Nords Wharf is a locality approximately 90 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Nords Wharf is 2281, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Nords Wharf has a population of 895 (442 males, 448 females). The median age is 44 years.
The median weekly household income in Nords Wharf is $1,679, with a median personal income of $752 per week.
The median weekly rent is $400 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000.
In terms of birthplace, 96% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are United States (10), New Zealand (9), and Other countries (8).
95.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.2% speak another language.
The employment rate in Nords Wharf shows 411 people employed (199 full-time, 169 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
The most common occupations are professionals (75), technicians & trades (55), and managers (40).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Nords Wharf has an IRSAD score of 1013 placing it in decile 7 (advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Nords Wharf covers an area of 3.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 292 persons per km².
Statistically, Nords Wharf sits within the Lake Macquarie - East area, part of the broader Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region. It falls under the Lake Macquarie local government area.
The federal electorate for Nords Wharf is Shortland (Provincial).
Nords Wharf Details
| Postcode | 2281 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 895 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,679/week |
| Median Personal Income | $752/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 3.1 km² |
| Population Density | 292/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 341 |
| Completed Year 12 | 35.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 93.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 32 (3.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (advantaged) |
| Latitude | -33.1350 |
| Longitude | 151.6063 |
| Distance from Sydney | 90 km |
| Region (SA4) | Newcastle and Lake Macquarie |
| Area (SA3) | Lake Macquarie - East |
| Local Government | Lake Macquarie |
| Federal Electorate | Shortland |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 182 (20.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 79 (8.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 191 (21.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 268 (29.9%) |
| 65+ years | 172 (19.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 47 (5.3%) |
| Asthma | 42 (4.7%) |
| Arthritis | 36 (4.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 26 (2.9%) |
| Diabetes | 23 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 22 (2.5%) |
| Cancer | 18 (2.0%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (0.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 79 (23.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 189 (55.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 68 (20.1%) |