5,394 ▲ +4.4%
Higher than 56% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5,167
- 2016: 5,369
- 2021: 5,394
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2081, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2081, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A high proportion of children under 15, at 20.9%, marks postcode 2081 as a family-friendly area. This is much higher than most similar areas and sits above the national figure. The total population has grown to 5,394 people, with a typical resident now aged 41.
5,394
▲ +4.4%
- 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 2081, NSW — higher than 56% of areas.
| 2081, NSW | 5,394 |
|---|---|
| Hornsby | 151,811 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 4.4% since 2011, adding 227 people. Residents here are noticeably older than the typical Australian, with the usual age rising by 3 years since the last census to reach 41.
41 yrs ▲ +7.9%
Younger than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 38 yrs
- 2016: 39 yrs
- 2021: 41 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
While the number of seniors rose 5 points to 15.1% since 2011, this remains much lower than most areas. Children make up 20.9% of the population, though this is 3.3 points lower than in 2011.
15.1% ▲ +49.4%
Lower than 75% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10.1%
- 2016: 12.4%
- 2021: 15.1%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
20.9% ▼ -13.7%
Higher than 83% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 24.3%
- 2016: 21.8%
- 2021: 20.9%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2081, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Children (0–14) (21%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Marriage is the most common status at 59.1%, while de facto relationships at 6.9% are well below the national figure. Those identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander make up 0.8% of the population.
0.8% ▲ +169.3%
Lower than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.3%
- 2016: 0.8%
- 2021: 0.8%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
6.9% ▲ +12.6%
Lower than 92% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.1%
- 2016: 7.0%
- 2021: 6.9%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2081, NSW, Married is the majority at 59%; Never married is next at 29%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2081, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2081, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2081/2081-nsw/topic/demographics-identity