# Demographics & Identity — 2198, NSW

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Area: 2198, NSW (Postcode)

A growth of 14% since 2011 has seen postcode 2198 become noticeably younger, with the typical resident now just 36. This area is shaped by a high proportion of children and a population that has grown by 1,173 people over the last decade.

The typical resident is 36, which is much lower than most similar areas and two years younger than they were in 2011. The total population now stands at 9,843.

Those in de facto relationships make up only 3.7% of the area, which is well below the national average of 11.5%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 0.7% of the population, a figure that has barely changed since 2011.

Children under 15 make up 23.3% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 18.2% and among the highest for similar areas. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over account for 18.8%, which is a little above the state figure.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 9,843 | +13.5% since 2011 |
| Median age | 36 yrs | -5.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.7% | -4.9% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 18.8% | +6.9% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 23.3% | +11.1% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 3.7% | +21.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 24.0%, Children (0–14) 23.3%, Older adults (45–64) 21.1%, Seniors (65+) 18.8%, Youth (15–24) 12.9%

**Marital status** — Married 52.6%, Never married 30.1%, Widowed 6.9%, Divorced 6.4%, Separated 4.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2198/2198-nsw/topic/demographics-identity