7,464 ▲ +38.5%
Higher than 61% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5,389
- 2016: 5,805
- 2021: 7,464
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2265, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2265, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A significantly higher proportion of seniors live in postcode 2265 than in the rest of the state. The area has seen a steady increase in residents, with the population growing by 39% since 2011 to reach 7,464 people. It is a diverse community where both children and retirees are well represented.
7,464
▲ +38.5%
- 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 2265, NSW — higher than 61% of areas.
| 2265, NSW | 7,464 |
|---|---|
| Lake Macquarie | 213,845 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical resident is 40 years old, which is a little older than the national figure. Since 2011, the area has added about 2,075 people.
40 yrs ▼ -2.4%
Younger than 64% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 41 yrs
- 2016: 44 yrs
- 2021: 40 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 19.5% of the population, a little above the national average. This is alongside a high number of seniors, as those aged 65 and over (23.1%) are well above the New South Wales figure.
23.1% ▲ +12.2%
Higher than 69% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20.6%
- 2016: 23.2%
- 2021: 23.1%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
19.5% ▲ +11.8%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 17.5%
- 2016: 17.1%
- 2021: 19.5%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →2265, NSW splits fairly evenly between Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Seniors (65+) (23%), with Older adults (45–64) at 22%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.6% of the population, which is higher than most areas. Most residents are married (51.8%), while those in de facto relationships (9.8%) are much lower than in most other areas.
4.6% ▲ +133.0%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.0%
- 2016: 3.1%
- 2021: 4.6%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
9.8% ▲ +34.0%
Lower than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.3%
- 2016: 8.4%
- 2021: 9.8%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2265, NSW, Married is the majority at 52%; Never married is next at 29%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2265, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2265, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2265/2265-nsw/topic/demographics-identity