14,279 ▲ +6.6%
Higher than 75% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 13,396
- 2016: 13,417
- 2021: 14,279
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2291, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2291, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A growing population of 14,279 people defines postcode 2291, which has seen its typical resident age climb to 40 since 2011. The area is moderately sized and holds a diverse mix of age groups and relationship types, with a notable increase in both the senior population and those in de facto partnerships over the last decade.
14,279
▲ +6.6%
- 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 2291, NSW — higher than 75% of areas.
| 2291, NSW | 14,279 |
|---|---|
| Newcastle | 168,873 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The total population grew by 6.6% since 2011, adding about 883 people to the area. While the typical resident is now 40, this is lower than most similar areas.
40 yrs ▲ +5.3%
Younger than 64% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 38 yrs
- 2016: 39 yrs
- 2021: 40 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Older adults aged 45 to 64 make up the largest group at 26.9%. The proportion of people aged 65 and over rose 2.4 points since 2011 to 16.8%, which is lower than most areas.
16.8% ▲ +16.9%
Lower than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 14.3%
- 2016: 15.6%
- 2021: 16.8%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
17.0% ▲ +3.3%
Lower than 54% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 16.5%
- 2016: 17.5%
- 2021: 17.0%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →2291, NSW splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (26%), with Children (0–14) at 17%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.1% of the population, a figure that rose 1.0 points since 2011. Those in de facto relationships account for 12.6%, which is a little above the national figure.
2.1% ▲ +86.4%
Lower than 51% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.1%
- 2016: 1.5%
- 2021: 2.1%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.6% ▲ +25.8%
Higher than 53% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10.1%
- 2016: 11.2%
- 2021: 12.6%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2291, NSW, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (40%) and Divorced (8%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2291, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2291, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2291/2291-nsw/topic/demographics-identity