# Demographics & Identity — Calwell

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Area: Calwell (Federal Electorate)

A typical resident in Calwell is just 32, making this area noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. The community has grown rapidly, adding about 53,200 people since 2011 to reach a total population of 188,482.

The population has grown 39% over the last decade, and the area is now larger than about 89% of similar places. This growth has seen the typical age drop 6 years since 2011.

Over half of residents are married, though only 5.8% are in a de facto relationship, a figure well below the national average of 11.5%. People identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander make up 0.7% of the population, which is much lower than most areas.

This is a young area where children under 15 make up 23.7% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over account for only 9.1%, which is well below the 17.2% seen across Australia.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 188,482 | +39.3% since 2011 |
| Median age | 32 yrs | -15.8% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.7% | +109.2% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 9.1% | -44.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 23.7% | +41.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 5.8% | +43.3% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 32.9%, Children (0–14) 23.7%, Older adults (45–64) 20.9%, Youth (15–24) 13.5%, Seniors (65+) 9.1%

**Marital status** — Married 52.6%, Never married 33.9%, Divorced 6.3%, Widowed 3.6%, Separated 3.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ced/CED205/calwell/topic/demographics-identity