2,622 ▲ +7.6%
Lower than 55% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2,436
- 2016: 2,465
- 2021: 2,622
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2292, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2292, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 2292 is just 35 years old, making this area noticeably younger than both New South Wales and Australia. The population grew by 7.6% since 2011 to reach 2,622 people, with a profile defined by a strong presence of young adults.
2,622
▲ +7.6%
- 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 2292, NSW — lower than 55% of areas.
| 2292, NSW | 2,622 |
|---|---|
| Newcastle | 168,873 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population has grown by about 186 people since 2011. While the total number of residents is smaller than about 55% of similar areas, the typical age has remained steady at 35 since 2011.
35 yrs → 0.0%
Younger than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 35 yrs
- 2016: 35 yrs
- 2021: 35 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Young adults aged 25 to 44 make up the largest group at 33.2%. This helps explain why the area has far fewer seniors than the national figure, with those aged 65 and over making up only 12.4% of the population.
12.4% ▲ +10.6%
Lower than 85% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11.2%
- 2016: 12.3%
- 2021: 12.4%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
15.3% ▼ -9.8%
Lower than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 17.0%
- 2016: 17.6%
- 2021: 15.3%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2292, NSW, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 33%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Children (0–14) (15%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Around 16.8% of people are in de facto relationships, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Additionally, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is a little above the national average at 4.5%.
4.5% ▲ +29.5%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.4%
- 2016: 4.5%
- 2021: 4.5%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
16.8% ▲ +23.3%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 13.7%
- 2016: 13.9%
- 2021: 16.8%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2292, NSW, the largest group is Never married at 49%, followed by Married (32%) and Divorced (10%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2292, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2292, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2292/2292-nsw/topic/demographics-identity