13,946 ▲ +7.4%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 12,982
- 2016: 13,707
- 2021: 13,946
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2203, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2203, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A far higher share of couples living together without marrying than the state average marks the social landscape of postcode 2203. This area has grown to 13,946 people and is shaped by a large population of young and middle-aged adults. While the typical resident is 38, the area has far fewer children and seniors than most other Australian neighbourhoods.
13,946
▲ +7.4%
- 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 2203, NSW — higher than 74% of areas.
| 2203, NSW | 13,946 |
|---|---|
| Inner West | 182,818 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 7.4% since 2011, adding about 964 people. The typical resident is 38, which is a little younger than the New South Wales figure.
38 yrs ▲ +5.6%
Younger than 76% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 36 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 14.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors aged 65 and over are also well below the state average at 13.1%, though their share rose 2.6 points since 2011.
13.1% ▲ +25.5%
Lower than 83% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10.4%
- 2016: 12.1%
- 2021: 13.1%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
14.1% ▼ -18.4%
Lower than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 17.3%
- 2016: 15.7%
- 2021: 14.1%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2203, NSW, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 37%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Children (0–14) (14%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
De facto relationships are very common here, with 18.3% of people in such partnerships, a figure well above the Australian average. About 1.6% of the population identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is a little below the national figure.
1.6% ▲ +13.8%
Lower than 60% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.4%
- 2016: 1.5%
- 2021: 1.6%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
18.3% ▲ +35.8%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 13.5%
- 2016: 15.8%
- 2021: 18.3%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2203, NSW, Never married is the majority at 51%; 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 2203, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2203, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2203/2203-nsw/topic/demographics-identity