33,761 ▲ +18.7%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 28,434
- 2016: 32,487
- 2021: 33,761
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2220, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2220, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A population jump of 19% since 2011 has seen postcode 2220 grow to 33,761 people. This area is noticeably younger than both the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged just 34. It is a fast-growing hub where young adults make up the largest age group.
33,761
▲ +18.7%
- 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 2220, NSW — higher than 87% of areas.
| 2220, NSW | 33,761 |
|---|---|
| Georges River | 152,274 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical resident is 34, which is much lower than most areas and noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. This population has grown significantly, adding about 5,327 people since 2011.
34 yrs ▲ +3.0%
Younger than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 33 yrs
- 2016: 32 yrs
- 2021: 34 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 13.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors aged 65 and over are also much lower than most areas at 14.1%, while young adults aged 25 to 44 are the largest group at 35.8%.
14.1% ▲ +20.2%
Lower than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11.8%
- 2016: 11.8%
- 2021: 14.1%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
13.4% ▼ -16.0%
Lower than 84% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 15.9%
- 2016: 14.2%
- 2021: 13.4%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2220, NSW, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 36%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (21%) and Youth (15–24) (15%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Only 0.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that is well below the New South Wales average. Most people are married (51.6%) or have never married (34.9%), while those in de facto relationships are among the lowest at 5.9%.
0.3% ▼ -13.1%
Lower than 92% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.3%
- 2016: 0.3%
- 2021: 0.3%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
5.9% ▲ +26.3%
Lower than 95% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.6%
- 2016: 5.4%
- 2021: 5.9%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2220, NSW, Married is the majority at 52%; Never married is next at 35%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2220, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2220, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2220/2220-nsw/topic/demographics-identity