31,187 ▲ +9.3%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 28,543
- 2016: 31,160
- 2021: 31,187
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2122, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2122, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
More than 31,000 people live in postcode 2122, creating a large residential hub where the typical resident is 39. This area has a balanced mix of ages, though the population of seniors has grown notably since 2011.
31,187
▲ +9.3%
- 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 2122, NSW — higher than 87% of areas.
| 2122, NSW | 31,187 |
|---|---|
| Ryde | 129,123 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The total population grew by 9.3% since 2011, adding about 2,644 people. This makes it one of the largest areas at its level, with a typical resident age of 39.
39 yrs ▲ +11.4%
Younger than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 35 yrs
- 2016: 36 yrs
- 2021: 39 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 15.7% of the population, which is a little below the national figure. Meanwhile, those aged 65 and over have increased to 18.1% since 2011.
18.1% ▲ +27.1%
Lower than 59% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 14.2%
- 2016: 15.5%
- 2021: 18.1%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
15.7% ▲ +7.8%
Lower than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 14.6%
- 2016: 14.6%
- 2021: 15.7%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2122, NSW, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 31%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.3% of the population, which is well below the state average. Only 6.4% of residents are in de facto relationships, a figure well below the national average.
0.3% ▲ +0.3%
Lower than 91% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.3%
- 2016: 0.2%
- 2021: 0.3%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
6.4% ▲ +36.8%
Lower than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.7%
- 2016: 5.2%
- 2021: 6.4%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2122, NSW, Married is the majority at 52%; Never married is next at 34%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2122, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2122, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2122/2122-nsw/topic/demographics-identity