# Demographics & Identity — Durack

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

Area: Durack (Federal Electorate)

A rapidly expanding population of 201,445 people defines Durack, where a high proportion of Indigenous residents and young families shape daily life. The area is notably younger than the national average, with a strong presence of children and young adults.

The population grew by 44% since 2011, adding about 62,014 people to make it one of the largest areas at this level. The typical resident is 37, which is a little younger than the typical person in Western Australia and Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 15.2% of the population, far above the national figure and up 13 points since 2011. De facto relationships are also very common here at 17.3%, which is well above the state and national averages.

Children under 15 make up 20.4% of the population, which is a little above the national figure and much higher than most similar areas. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are well below the Australian average at 13.5%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 201,445 | +44.5% since 2011 |
| Median age | 37 yrs | -2.6% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 15.2% | +603.8% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 13.5% | +0.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 20.4% | -4.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 17.3% | +37.4% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 29.0%, Older adults (45–64) 26.4%, Children (0–14) 20.4%, Seniors (65+) 13.5%, Youth (15–24) 10.7%

**Marital status** — Married 43.1%, Never married 40.6%, Divorced 8.7%, Widowed 3.8%, Separated 3.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ced/CED506/durack/topic/demographics-identity