28,382 ▲ +3.1%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 27,536
- 2016: 28,534
- 2021: 28,382
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2207, NSW · Postcode
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A much lower share of people identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in postcode 2207 compared to the rest of the country. With a total population of 28,382, the area has grown by 3.1% since 2011. The typical resident is now 40 years old, which is a little older than the national figure.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2207, NSW — higher than 87% of areas.
| 2207, NSW | 28,382 |
|---|---|
| Bayside | 175,184 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
Postcode 2207 is larger than about 91% of similar areas, having added around 846 people since 2011. The typical age of residents has risen by 3 years over that decade to reach 40.
28,382 ▲ +3.1%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
40 yrs ▲ +8.1%
Younger than 64% of postcode areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Seniors aged 65 and over now make up 19.7% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. This group grew by 3.8 percentage points since 2011, while the share of children under 15 fell by 2.1 points to 17.8%.
19.7% ▲ +24.1%
Higher than 51% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
17.8% ▼ -10.7%
Higher than 55% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
2207, NSW splits fairly evenly between Young adults (25–44) (26%) and Older adults (45–64) (25%), with Seniors (65+) at 20%.
First Nations identity and marital status.
Only 0.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure much lower than most areas. Additionally, the 6.9% of people in de facto relationships is well below the national figure and among the lowest for its level.
0.7% ▲ +49.5%
Lower than 82% of postcode areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
6.9% ▲ +41.9%
Lower than 92% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In 2207, NSW, Married is the majority at 51%; Never married is next at 32%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2207, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2207/2207-nsw/topic/demographics-identity