1,801 ▲ +11.5%
Lower than 61% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1,615
- 2016: 1,680
- 2021: 1,801
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2297, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2297, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Much younger residents than most similar areas live in postcode 2297, where the typical person is just 36. This community of 1,801 people has grown by 12% since 2011 and is shaped by a high proportion of young adults and those in de facto relationships.
1,801
▲ +11.5%
- 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 2297, NSW — lower than 61% of areas.
| 2297, NSW | 1,801 |
|---|---|
| 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 about 186 people since 2011. The typical age of 36 has barely changed over the last decade and remains noticeably younger than the New South Wales figure of 39.
36 yrs → 0.0%
Younger than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 36 yrs
- 2016: 37 yrs
- 2021: 36 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 10.9% of the area, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%. This contributes to a younger age structure, with 33.5% of residents being young adults aged 25 to 44.
10.9% ▼ -5.0%
Lower than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11.5%
- 2016: 12.0%
- 2021: 10.9%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
16.8% ▼ -11.2%
Lower than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 18.9%
- 2016: 18.7%
- 2021: 16.8%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2297, NSW, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 33%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Children (0–14) (17%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
De facto relationships are far more common here than across Australia, accounting for 21.8% of people. Additionally, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is higher than in most areas and rose to 3.6% by 2021.
3.6% ▲ +42.3%
Higher than 66% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.5%
- 2016: 2.9%
- 2021: 3.6%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
21.8% ▲ +27.1%
Higher than 96% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 17.2%
- 2016: 17.7%
- 2021: 21.8%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2297, NSW, Never married is the majority at 51%; Married is next at 33%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2297, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2297, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2297/2297-nsw/topic/demographics-identity