913 ▲ +8.9%
Lower than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 838
- 2016: 858
- 2021: 913
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2311, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2311, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A far older population than the national figure defines postcode 2311, where the typical resident is 46 years old. This area is home to 913 people and has seen a modest growth of about 8.9% since 2011.
913
▲ +8.9%
- 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 2311, NSW — lower than 71% of areas.
| 2311, NSW | 913 |
|---|---|
| Dungog | 9,541 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical resident is 46, which is noticeably older than the New South Wales figure of 39. This age has barely changed since 2011.
46 yrs → 0.0%
Older than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 46 yrs
- 2016: 47 yrs
- 2021: 46 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 22.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. At the same time, children under 15 are a little more common here than in most other areas.
22.3% ▲ +2.8%
Higher than 65% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 21.7%
- 2016: 22.3%
- 2021: 22.3%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
19.4% ▲ +17.6%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 16.5%
- 2016: 18.1%
- 2021: 19.4%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2311, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Seniors (65+) (22%) and Young adults (25–44) (21%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.9% of the population, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 3.4%. Most residents are married, accounting for 52.4% of the area.
6.9% ▲ +140.9%
Higher than 85% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.9%
- 2016: 6.3%
- 2021: 6.9%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
10.5% ▲ +18.8%
Lower than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.8%
- 2016: 8.8%
- 2021: 10.5%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2311, NSW, Married is the majority at 53%; Never married is next at 28%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2311, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2311, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2311/2311-nsw/topic/demographics-identity