Postcode 2196 (NSW)
Postcode 2196 in NSW is in the federal divisions of Watson, Banks and Barton, the state electorates of Bankstown and Canterbury and Canterbury-Bankstown Council. It covers Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) and Roselands.
Postcode areas are ABS approximations (POA) of Australia Post postcodes, so results near an edge are indicative.
Federal electorates
| Division of Watson | 42% of postcode 2196 |
| Division of Banks | 36% of postcode 2196 |
| Division of Barton | 22% of postcode 2196 |
State electorates
| Bankstown (NSW state electorate) | 78% of postcode 2196 |
| Canterbury (NSW state electorate) | 22% of postcode 2196 |
Local council areas
| Canterbury-Bankstown Council | >99% of postcode 2196 |
Suburbs in postcode 2196
| Suburb | Federal electorate | State electorate | Council |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) NSW | Watson 69% Banks 31% | Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown Council |
| Roselands NSW | Barton 56% Banks 44% | Canterbury 56% Bankstown 44% | Canterbury-Bankstown Council |
Questions
What federal electorate is postcode 2196 in?
Postcode 2196 is in the federal divisions of Watson, Banks and Barton.
What state electorate is postcode 2196 in?
It is in the state electorates of Bankstown and Canterbury.
What council is postcode 2196 in?
It is in Canterbury-Bankstown Council.
Which suburbs are in postcode 2196?
Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) and Roselands.
Why can one postcode be in several electorates?
Postcodes are drawn by Australia Post for mail delivery. Electorates and councils are drawn by electoral and local-government authorities, so the boundaries do not line up. Use the finder for an exact address.
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