67,483 ▲ +15.0%
Higher than 92% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 58,670
- 2016: 63,071
- 2021: 67,483
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2148, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2148, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 2148 is just 35, making this area noticeably younger than the national figure. The population has grown by 15% since 2011 to reach 67,483 people, creating a large community with a high proportion of young adults and children.
67,483
▲ +15.0%
- 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 2148, NSW — higher than 92% of areas.
| 2148, NSW | 67,483 |
|---|---|
| Blacktown | 396,776 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by about 8,813 people since 2011, making it one of the largest areas at this level. While the typical age is 35, it has risen by two years since 2011.
35 yrs ▲ +6.1%
Younger than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 33 yrs
- 2016: 34 yrs
- 2021: 35 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 19.4% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. This helps explain the young profile, as those aged 65 and over are well below the state average at 13.5%.
13.5% ▲ +12.5%
Lower than 81% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 12.0%
- 2016: 12.5%
- 2021: 13.5%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
19.4% ▼ -8.5%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 21.2%
- 2016: 20.4%
- 2021: 19.4%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2148, NSW, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 33%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (21%) and Children (0–14) (19%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 1.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little below the national figure. Only 6.8% of people are in a de facto relationship, a rate that is well below both the state and national averages.
1.9% ▲ +16.3%
Lower than 55% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.6%
- 2016: 1.7%
- 2021: 1.9%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
6.8% ▲ +13.4%
Lower than 92% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.0%
- 2016: 6.3%
- 2021: 6.8%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2148, NSW, Married is the majority at 50%; 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 2148, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2148, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2148/2148-nsw/topic/demographics-identity