17,450 ▲ +9.9%
Higher than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 15,871
- 2016: 16,813
- 2021: 17,450
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2068, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2068, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A population of 17,450 people makes postcode 2068 larger than about 81% of similar areas. The community is notably older than the national figure, with the typical resident now aged 42. While the area has grown by nearly 10% since 2011, it remains distinct for its high proportion of children.
17,450
▲ +9.9%
- 1–2: 1 area
- 2–2: 0 areas
- 2–4: 0 areas
- 4–5: 2 areas
- 5–8: 3 areas
- 8–12: 2 areas
- 12–19: 2 areas
- 19–29: 12 areas
- 29–44: 19 areas
- 44–67: 35 areas
- 67–102: 30 areas
- 102–155: 70 areas
- 155–237: 97 areas
- 237–360: 129 areas
- 360–549: 158 areas
- 549–836: 168 areas
- 836–1,273: 181 areas
- 1,273–1,938: 179 areas
- 1,938–2,951: 157 areas
- 2,951–4,493: 179 areas
- 4,493–6,842: 176 areas
- 6,842–10,418: 210 areas
- 10,418–15,865: 268 areas
- 15,865–24,158: 254 areas
- 24,158–36,786: 182 areas
- 36,786–56,016: 93 areas
- 56,016–85,299: 28 areas
- 85,299–129,888: 8 areas
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2068, NSW — higher than 80% of areas.
| 2068, NSW | 17,450 |
|---|---|
| Willoughby | 75,613 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 9.9% since 2011, adding about 1,579 people. The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38.
42 yrs ▲ +7.7%
Younger than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 39 yrs
- 2016: 40 yrs
- 2021: 42 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Children under 15 make up 21.1% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 16.6%, a figure that is a little below the New South Wales average.
16.6% ▲ +19.3%
Lower than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 13.9%
- 2016: 14.7%
- 2021: 16.6%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
21.1% ▼ -7.6%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 22.8%
- 2016: 23.3%
- 2021: 21.1%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2068, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (22%) and Children (0–14) (21%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Only 0.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well below the state average. Those in de facto relationships make up 7.0%, among the lowest proportions for areas at this level.
0.3% ▲ +81.9%
Lower than 92% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.2%
- 2016: 0.2%
- 2021: 0.3%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
7.0% ▲ +8.1%
Lower than 91% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.5%
- 2016: 6.9%
- 2021: 7.0%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2068, NSW, Married is the majority at 57%; Never married is next at 30%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2068, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2068, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2068/2068-nsw/topic/demographics-identity