21,204 ▲ +4.9%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20,221
- 2016: 21,306
- 2021: 21,204
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2151, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2151, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Over 21,000 people live in postcode 2151, making it larger than about 86% of similar areas. The community is slightly younger than the New South Wales average, with a notable presence of young adults and families.
21,204
▲ +4.9%
- 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 2151, NSW — higher than 86% of areas.
| 2151, NSW | 21,204 |
|---|---|
| Parramatta | 256,729 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 4.9% since 2011, adding about 983 people to reach 21,204. The typical resident is now 38, which is 3 years older than it was in 2011.
38 yrs ▲ +8.6%
Younger than 76% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 35 yrs
- 2016: 37 yrs
- 2021: 38 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 18.2% of the population, a figure higher than most areas. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over account for 15.4%, which is a little below the national figure.
15.4% ▲ +24.0%
Lower than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 12.4%
- 2016: 14.2%
- 2021: 15.4%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
18.2% ▲ +2.8%
Higher than 60% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 17.7%
- 2016: 18.6%
- 2021: 18.2%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2151, NSW, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 31%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Children (0–14) (18%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.8% of the population, which is much lower than most areas. People in de facto relationships account for 7.7%, a figure well below the Australian average of 11.5%.
0.8% ▼ -26.0%
Lower than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.1%
- 2016: 0.6%
- 2021: 0.8%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
7.7% ▲ +20.0%
Lower than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.4%
- 2016: 6.5%
- 2021: 7.7%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2151, NSW, Married is the majority at 51%; 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 2151, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2151, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2151/2151-nsw/topic/demographics-identity