19,730 ▲ +7.7%
Higher than 83% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 18,317
- 2016: 19,404
- 2021: 19,730
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2206, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2206, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Larger than about 84% of similar areas, postcode 2206 is a growing community of 19,730 people. The area is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident now aged 44. This aging trend is clear, as the typical age has climbed by three years since 2011.
19,730
▲ +7.7%
- 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 2206, NSW — higher than 83% of areas.
| 2206, NSW | 19,730 |
|---|---|
| Canterbury-Bankstown | 371,006 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 7.7% since 2011, adding about 1,413 people. Residents here are noticeably older than those across Australia, with a typical age of 44 compared to the national figure of 38.
44 yrs ▲ +7.3%
Older than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 41 yrs
- 2016: 42 yrs
- 2021: 44 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. Meanwhile, children under 15 account for 16.6%, a figure that is a little below the state average and has fallen since 2011.
21.2% ▲ +15.3%
Higher than 59% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 18.4%
- 2016: 19.5%
- 2021: 21.2%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
16.6% ▼ -11.3%
Lower than 58% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 18.7%
- 2016: 18.4%
- 2021: 16.6%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2206, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (21%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
People in de facto relationships make up 7.3% of the area, which is well below the national figure of 11.5%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 0.8% of the population, which is much lower than most other areas.
0.8% ▲ +38.8%
Lower than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.6%
- 2016: 0.9%
- 2021: 0.8%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
7.3% ▲ +28.9%
Lower than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.6%
- 2016: 7.1%
- 2021: 7.3%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2206, NSW, Married is the majority at 51%; Never married is next at 33%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2206, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2206, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2206/2206-nsw/topic/demographics-identity