10,141 ▲ +7.4%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 9,442
- 2016: 9,498
- 2021: 10,141
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2298, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2298, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A noticeably younger population defines daily life in postcode 2298, where the typical resident is just 36 years old. The community has grown to 10,141 people, with a distinct identity marked by a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence.
10,141
▲ +7.4%
- 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 2298, NSW — higher than 67% of areas.
| 2298, NSW | 10,141 |
|---|---|
| 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 7.4% since 2011, adding about 699 people. Residents here are noticeably younger than those in New South Wales, with a typical age of 36.
36 yrs ▼ -2.7%
Younger than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 37 yrs
- 2016: 36 yrs
- 2021: 36 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 13.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%. Meanwhile, the proportion of people aged 65 and over is 19.6%, slightly above the state average.
19.6% ▲ +2.6%
Higher than 50% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 19.1%
- 2016: 18.2%
- 2021: 19.6%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
13.6% ▼ -12.8%
Lower than 82% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 15.6%
- 2016: 14.7%
- 2021: 13.6%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2298, NSW, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 31%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (21%) and Seniors (65+) (20%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Indigenous identity is much more common here than in most areas, with 5.2% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. De facto relationships are also well above the national figure at 15.3%.
5.2% ▲ +65.3%
Higher than 76% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.2%
- 2016: 4.2%
- 2021: 5.2%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
15.3% ▲ +35.3%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11.3%
- 2016: 12.8%
- 2021: 15.3%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2298, NSW, the largest group is Never married at 47%, 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 2298, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2298, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2298/2298-nsw/topic/demographics-identity