39,388 ▲ +19.9%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 32,846
- 2016: 35,973
- 2021: 39,388
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2160, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2160, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical age of just 33 years makes postcode 2160 noticeably younger than both the state and national figures. This area has grown quickly, adding about 6,542 people since 2011 to reach a total population of 39,388.
39,388
▲ +19.9%
- 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 2160, NSW — higher than 88% of areas.
| 2160, NSW | 39,388 |
|---|---|
| Cumberland | 235,439 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population has grown by 20% over the last decade. Residents here are noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 33.
33 yrs ▲ +3.1%
Younger than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 32 yrs
- 2016: 32 yrs
- 2021: 33 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
This is a young area where 20.5% of people are children under 15, which is a little above the national figure. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 12.0%, a figure well below the national average.
12.0% ▲ +1.1%
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11.9%
- 2016: 11.7%
- 2021: 12.0%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
20.5% ▼ -3.8%
Higher than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 21.3%
- 2016: 20.8%
- 2021: 20.5%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2160, NSW, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 33%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (21%) and Children (0–14) (21%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 0.7% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little below the state average. Only 4.1% of residents are in a de facto relationship, a figure that is well below the national average.
0.7% ▼ -2.4%
Lower than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.8%
- 2016: 0.8%
- 2021: 0.7%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
4.1% ▲ +9.2%
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.8%
- 2016: 4.4%
- 2021: 4.1%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2160, NSW, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (8%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2160, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2160, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2160/2160-nsw/topic/demographics-identity