25,443 ▲ +12.9%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 22,536
- 2016: 23,648
- 2021: 25,443
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2324, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2324, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 2324 is 47, making the area far older than the national figure. The population has grown 13% since 2011 to reach 25,443 people. This growth has happened alongside a significant increase in the number of seniors living in the area.
25,443
▲ +12.9%
- 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 2324, NSW — higher than 86% of areas.
| 2324, NSW | 25,443 |
|---|---|
| Port Stephens | 75,276 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The total population is 25,443, which is larger than about 89% of similar areas. Residents are far older than those in the state and nation, with the typical age climbing 6 years since 2011.
47 yrs ▲ +14.6%
Older than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 41 yrs
- 2016: 45 yrs
- 2021: 47 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 26.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure and has risen 7.4 points since 2011. In contrast, the share of children under 15 has fallen 2.9 points to 16.8%.
26.2% ▲ +39.1%
Higher than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 18.8%
- 2016: 22.7%
- 2021: 26.2%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
16.8% ▼ -14.9%
Lower than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 19.7%
- 2016: 17.8%
- 2021: 16.8%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →2324, NSW splits fairly evenly between Seniors (65+) (26%) and Older adults (45–64) (26%), with Young adults (25–44) at 20%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9.2% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures. Most residents are married (45.8%), while those in de facto relationships rose to 12.2%.
9.2% ▲ +64.0%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.6%
- 2016: 7.2%
- 2021: 9.2%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.2% ▲ +22.2%
Lower than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10.0%
- 2016: 10.9%
- 2021: 12.2%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2324, NSW, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (11%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2324, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2324, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2324/2324-nsw/topic/demographics-identity