2,506 ▼ -1.9%
Lower than 56% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2,555
- 2016: 2,442
- 2021: 2,506
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2328, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2328, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A strong Indigenous presence is a standout feature of postcode 2328, where 7.5% of the population identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The area is generally older than the national average, with the typical resident now aged 42. Its total population has dipped slightly to 2,506 people.
2,506
▼ -1.9%
- 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 2328, NSW — lower than 56% of areas.
| 2328, NSW | 2,506 |
|---|---|
| Muswellbrook | 16,357 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical resident in postcode 2328 is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. This age has climbed by 5 years since 2011, while the total population shrank by 1.9% over the same period.
42 yrs ▲ +13.5%
Younger than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 37 yrs
- 2016: 41 yrs
- 2021: 42 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 now make up 20% of the population, a figure that rose 6.6 points since 2011. In contrast, the proportion of children under 15 fell by 4 points to 17.9%, which is about the same as the New South Wales average.
20.0% ▲ +49.9%
Higher than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 13.3%
- 2016: 18.9%
- 2021: 20.0%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
17.9% ▼ -18.4%
Higher than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 22.0%
- 2016: 20.2%
- 2021: 17.9%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →2328, NSW splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (23%), with Seniors (65+) at 20%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well above the state and national figures, having risen 3.9 points since 2011. Additionally, people in de facto relationships make up 14.6% of the area, which is well above the 11.5% seen across Australia.
7.5% ▲ +109.5%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.6%
- 2016: 5.6%
- 2021: 7.5%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
14.6% ▲ +28.7%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11.3%
- 2016: 12.9%
- 2021: 14.6%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2328, NSW, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (9%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2328, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2328, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2328/2328-nsw/topic/demographics-identity