12,458 ▲ +14.3%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10,902
- 2016: 11,643
- 2021: 12,458
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2119, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2119, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A noticeably older population marks postcode 2119, where the typical resident is 44, which is six years older than the national figure. The area has grown steadily, adding about 1,556 people since 2011 to reach a total population of 12,458.
12,458
▲ +14.3%
- 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 2119, NSW — higher than 72% of areas.
| 2119, NSW | 12,458 |
|---|---|
| Hornsby | 151,811 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical age here is 44, making residents noticeably older than those in New South Wales and across Australia. This age has risen by one year since 2011.
44 yrs ▲ +2.3%
Older than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 43 yrs
- 2016: 43 yrs
- 2021: 44 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.7% of the population, a figure well above the state and national averages. Children under 15 account for 19.0%, which is higher than most similar areas.
20.7% ▲ +15.1%
Higher than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 18.0%
- 2016: 19.3%
- 2021: 20.7%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
19.0% ▲ +2.1%
Higher than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 18.6%
- 2016: 19.1%
- 2021: 19.0%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2119, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Seniors (65+) (21%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Married couples are common, making up 63.0% of residents, while those in de facto relationships are at 3.9%, which is well below the national figure. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.3%, which is much lower than most areas.
0.3% ▲ +34.6%
Lower than 91% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.2%
- 2016: 0.2%
- 2021: 0.3%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
3.9% ▲ +26.9%
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.1%
- 2016: 3.5%
- 2021: 3.9%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2119, NSW, Married is the majority at 63%; Never married is next at 26%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2119, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2119, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2119/2119-nsw/topic/demographics-identity