7,830 ▲ +6.4%
Higher than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7,358
- 2016: 7,615
- 2021: 7,830
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2327, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2327, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A strong Indigenous presence distinguishes postcode 2327 from most similar areas. Roughly 11.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure. The area's population has grown by 6.4% since 2011 to reach 7,830 people.
7,830
▲ +6.4%
- 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 2327, NSW — higher than 62% of areas.
| 2327, NSW | 7,830 |
|---|---|
| Cessnock | 63,632 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical resident is 39 years old, which is lower than most similar areas and about the same as the New South Wales figure. This age is slightly older than the national typical age of 38.
39 yrs ▲ +2.6%
Younger than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 38 yrs
- 2016: 41 yrs
- 2021: 39 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 18.5% of the population, a figure higher than most areas. Meanwhile, the proportion of people aged 65 and over has risen to 19.4%, which is a little above the state and national averages.
19.4% ▲ +30.4%
Lower than 51% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 14.9%
- 2016: 19.4%
- 2021: 19.4%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
18.5% ▼ -14.0%
Higher than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 21.5%
- 2016: 18.1%
- 2021: 18.5%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →2327, NSW splits fairly evenly between Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Older adults (45–64) (25%), with Seniors (65+) at 19%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Indigenous identity has risen to 11.4%, while 14.9% of people are in de facto relationships, both of which are well above the national figures. Those who have never married make up the largest group at 41.3%.
11.4% ▲ +109.0%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.4%
- 2016: 7.5%
- 2021: 11.4%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
14.9% ▲ +24.9%
Higher than 75% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11.9%
- 2016: 12.7%
- 2021: 14.9%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2327, NSW, the largest group is Never married at 41%, followed by Married (35%) and Divorced (12%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2327, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2327, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2327/2327-nsw/topic/demographics-identity