# Demographics & Identity — Central Darling

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

Area: Central Darling (Council (LGA))

A far higher proportion of people identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in Central Darling than in the rest of the state. This distinct identity is a defining feature of the area, where 36.5% of the 1,725 residents identify as First Nations people. The region is also noticeably older than the national average, with a population that has shrunk by 13% since 2011.

The population has fallen by 266 people since 2011, leaving 1,725 residents. The typical person here is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38.

First Nations identity is very strong here, at 36.5%, which is far above the New South Wales figure of 3.4%. Additionally, 16.4% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure of 11.5%.

Seniors make up 20.1% of the area, a figure that rose by 6.9 percentage points since 2011 and sits a little above the state average. Children under 15 make up 17.8%, which is about the same as the rest of Australia.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 1,725 | -13.4% since 2011 |
| Median age | 42 yrs | +7.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 36.5% | -4.7% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 20.1% | +52.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 17.8% | -13.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 16.4% | +3.8% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 26.8%, Young adults (25–44) 23.0%, Seniors (65+) 20.1%, Children (0–14) 17.8%, Youth (15–24) 12.3%

**Marital status** — Never married 49.5%, Married 31.6%, Divorced 10.1%, Widowed 5.3%, Separated 3.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA11700/central-darling/topic/demographics-identity