17,065 ▲ +8.1%
Higher than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 15,783
- 2016: 16,481
- 2021: 17,065
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2221, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2221, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Over half of the 17,065 residents in postcode 2221 are married, reflecting a stable community that is noticeably older than the national average. The area has grown by 8.1% since 2011, with a population that is now typically 42 years old.
17,065
▲ +8.1%
- 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 2221, NSW — higher than 79% of areas.
| 2221, NSW | 17,065 |
|---|---|
| Georges River | 152,274 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The total population reached 17,065 people in 2021, which is larger than about 80% of similar areas. This is an increase of 1,282 people since the 2011 census.
42 yrs ▲ +5.0%
Younger than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 40 yrs
- 2016: 40 yrs
- 2021: 42 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Residents are noticeably older than the national figure, with the 65 and over group rising to 19.7% since 2011. This trend is mirrored by the typical age increasing by two years over the last decade.
19.7% ▲ +19.0%
Higher than 50% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 16.5%
- 2016: 17.8%
- 2021: 19.7%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
17.5% ▼ -7.6%
Higher than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 18.9%
- 2016: 18.5%
- 2021: 17.5%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2221, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (20%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Marriage is the most common status at 54.4%, while de facto relationships are well below the national figure at just 5.1%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.8% of the population, which is much lower than most areas.
0.8% ▲ +64.3%
Lower than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.5%
- 2016: 0.4%
- 2021: 0.8%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
5.1% ▲ +43.9%
Lower than 98% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.5%
- 2016: 4.6%
- 2021: 5.1%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2221, NSW, Married is the majority at 54%; Never married is next at 30%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2221, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2221, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2221/2221-nsw/topic/demographics-identity