New South Wales · Postcode 2421
Vacy postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 152 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Vacy at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Vacy vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Vacy | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,803 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $265 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% -NSW | 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.
Vacy is a locality 152 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2421. It falls within the Hunter Valley exc Newcastle region. The local government area is Dungog.
According to the 2021 Census, Vacy has a population of 719 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,803, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 52 (7.2% of residents).
Housing in Vacy includes a median weekly rent of $265, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 256 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 93.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Vacy scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Vacy is served by Vacy Public School.
Vacy is part of the Maitland statistical area in New South Wales.
Vacy details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2421 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 719 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,803/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $789/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $265 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 65.4 km² |
| Population Density | 11/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 256 |
| Australian Citizens | 96.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 52 (7.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -32.531389 |
| Longitude | 151.568889 |
| Distance from Sydney | 152 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hunter Valley exc Newcastle |
| Area (SA3) | Maitland |
| Local Government | Dungog |
| Federal Electorate | Lyne |
| State Electorate | Upper Hunter |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 147 (20.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 70 (9.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 162 (22.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 210 (29.2%) |
| 65+ years | 137 (19.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 85 (11.8%) |
| Asthma | 81 (11.3%) |
| Diabetes | 35 (4.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 30 (4.2%) |
| Cancer | 21 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 9 (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 | 5 (2.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 41 (16.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 103 (40.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 105 (41.3%) |
Schools in Vacy
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Vacy. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Vacy
Same Postcode (2421)
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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.