# Demographics & Identity — Fenner

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

Area: Fenner (Federal Electorate)

A typical resident in Fenner is just 34, making the area noticeably younger than the national average. This youthfulness is driven by a high number of children and a very small senior population. The area is home to 158,267 people.

The typical resident is 34, which is a little younger than the ACT average and noticeably younger than the national figure of 38.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.1% of the population, which is about the same as the ACT. Half of the residents are married, while 11.8% are in a de facto relationship.

Children under 15 make up 21.4% of the population, which is well above both the state and national figures of 18.2%. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over are among the lowest at this level, at just 10.4%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 158,267 | — |
| Median age | 34 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.1% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 10.4% | — |
| Children under 15 | 21.4% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 11.8% | — |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 35.3%, Children (0–14) 21.4%, Older adults (45–64) 20.8%, Youth (15–24) 12.2%, Seniors (65+) 10.4%

**Marital status** — Married 50.7%, Never married 36.4%, Divorced 7.3%, Widowed 3.0%, Separated 2.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ced/CED803/fenner/topic/demographics-identity