# Demographics & Identity — East Gippsland

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

Area: East Gippsland (Council (LGA))

A typical resident in East Gippsland is 52, which is among the highest ages for any similar area in the country. This creates a distinct community profile where seniors make up nearly a third of the population. While the population grew by 15% since 2011 to reach 48,715 people, the area is becoming significantly older.

The population has grown by 6,519 people since 2011. Residents are far older than those in Victoria or Australia, with the typical age rising five years since 2011 to reach 52.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.5% of the population, which is a little above the state average. Nearly half of residents are married, while those in de facto relationships rose to 12.9% since 2011.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 30.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure. This contributes to a shrinking youth presence, as children under 15 fell to 15.0% since 2011.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 48,715 | +15.4% since 2011 |
| Median age | 52 yrs | +10.6% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 3.5% | +8.1% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 30.9% | +32.7% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.0% | -13.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.9% | +21.2% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 30.9%, Older adults (45–64) 27.4%, Young adults (25–44) 18.2%, Children (0–14) 15.0%, Youth (15–24) 8.5%

**Marital status** — Married 48.3%, Never married 29.0%, Divorced 11.3%, Widowed 7.4%, Separated 4.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA22110/east-gippsland/topic/demographics-identity