2,026 ▲ +12.2%
Lower than 59% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1,806
- 2016: 1,883
- 2021: 2,026
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2296, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2296, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A noticeably younger population than the national average defines postcode 2296, where the typical resident is just 35. This area is shaped by a large proportion of young adults and a very high rate of de facto relationships compared to other parts of the country.
2,026
▲ +12.2%
- 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 2296, NSW — lower than 59% of areas.
| 2296, NSW | 2,026 |
|---|---|
| Newcastle | 168,873 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 12% between 2011 and 2021, adding about 220 people to reach a total of 2,026. This is a young community, with a typical age that is 3 years younger than the Australian figure.
35 yrs ▲ +2.9%
Younger than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 34 yrs
- 2016: 34 yrs
- 2021: 35 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Children and seniors are both well underrepresented, with children under 15 making up only 13.1% and those aged 65 and over at 9.7%. The largest group is young adults aged 25 to 44, who account for 37.9% of the population.
9.7% ▲ +2.2%
Lower than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 9.5%
- 2016: 9.4%
- 2021: 9.7%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
13.1% ▼ -12.1%
Lower than 85% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 14.9%
- 2016: 14.9%
- 2021: 13.1%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2296, NSW, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 38%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Youth (15–24) (14%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
De facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, rising to 22.1% since 2011. About 3.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most similar areas.
3.1% ▲ +6.5%
Higher than 60% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.9%
- 2016: 3.8%
- 2021: 3.1%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
22.1% ▲ +32.0%
Higher than 97% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 16.8%
- 2016: 19.4%
- 2021: 22.1%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2296, NSW, Never married is the majority at 58%; Married is next at 25%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2296, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2296, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2296/2296-nsw/topic/demographics-identity