# Demographics & Identity — Sandstone

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

Area: Sandstone (Council (LGA))

A typical resident in Sandstone is now 60 years old, making it a far older community than most of Australia. This sparsely populated area has seen its age profile shift significantly toward seniors, while the number of children has dropped to zero.

The total population is small at 109 people, though it grew by about 4 people since 2011. The typical age has climbed by 12 years over that decade to reach 60, which is far older than the national figure of 38.

People in de facto relationships make up 17.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. There are currently no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents, down from 8.6% in 2011.

There are no children under 15 in the area, a far lower figure than the state and national averages. This is consistent with a high senior population, as those aged 65 and over make up 28.4% of the community.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 109 | +3.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 60 yrs | +25.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 28.4% | +174.1% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 17.2% | -18.4% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 38.5%, Seniors (65+) 28.4%, Young adults (25–44) 24.8%, Youth (15–24) 3.7%

**Marital status** — Never married 34.5%, Married 31.9%, Divorced 13.3%, Widowed 7.1%, Separated 7.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA57630/sandstone/topic/demographics-identity