Pooncarie Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Pooncarie is a locality approximately 802 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Pooncarie is 2648, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Pooncarie has a population of 226 (150 males, 77 females). The median age is 40 years.
The median weekly household income in Pooncarie is $1,031, with a median personal income of $924 per week.
The median weekly rent is $205 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000.
95% of residents were born in Australia.
70.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 1.3% speak another language.
The employment rate in Pooncarie shows 95 people employed (78 full-time, 14 part-time).
The most common occupations are managers (27), technicians & trades (12), and labourers (7).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Pooncarie has an IRSAD score of 983 placing it in decile 5 (average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Pooncarie covers an area of 5223.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 0 persons per km².
Statistically, Pooncarie sits within the Lower Murray area, part of the broader Murray region. It falls under the Unincorporated NSW local government area.
The federal electorate for Pooncarie is Parkes (Rural).
Pooncarie Details
| Postcode | 2648 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 226 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,031/week |
| Median Personal Income | $924/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $205 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 5223.6 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 54 |
| Completed Year 12 | 16.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 68.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (1.8%) |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -33.3833 |
| Longitude | 142.5667 |
| Distance from Sydney | 802 km |
| Region (SA4) | Murray |
| Area (SA3) | Lower Murray |
| Local Government | Unincorporated NSW |
| Federal Electorate | Parkes |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 33 (14.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 9 (4.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 83 (36.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 64 (28.3%) |
| 65+ years | 36 (15.9%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 14 (6.2%) |
| Arthritis | 11 (4.8%) |
| Cancer | 10 (4.4%) |
| Mental Health | 9 (4.0%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (1.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (1.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 10 (21.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 22 (46.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 15 (31.9%) |