3,033 ▲ +7.9%
Lower than 54% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2,810
- 2016: 3,149
- 2021: 3,033
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2346, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2346, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A far older population than the national average defines postcode 2346, where the typical resident is 48. The area is notably distinct for its high proportion of seniors and a strong Indigenous presence, with 14.2% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
3,033
▲ +7.9%
- 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 2346, NSW — lower than 54% of areas.
| 2346, NSW | 3,033 |
|---|---|
| Tamworth Regional | 63,070 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 7.9% since 2011 to reach 3,033 people. This community is far older than the national figure, with the typical resident now 48 years old.
48 yrs ▲ +2.1%
Older than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 47 yrs
- 2016: 47 yrs
- 2021: 48 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 26.9% of the population, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 17.6%. This contributes to a smaller proportion of children under 15, which fell to 16.0% since 2011.
26.9% ▲ +13.3%
Higher than 82% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 23.8%
- 2016: 26.4%
- 2021: 26.9%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
16.0% ▼ -17.9%
Lower than 65% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 19.5%
- 2016: 17.5%
- 2021: 16.0%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →2346, NSW splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (28%) and Seniors (65+) (27%), with Young adults (25–44) at 19%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Indigenous identity is among the highest for similar areas, with 14.2% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, far above the national figure. About 41.2% of residents are married, while 34% have never been married.
14.2% ▲ +37.4%
Higher than 91% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10.3%
- 2016: 12.7%
- 2021: 14.2%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
11.5% ▲ +30.1%
Lower than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.8%
- 2016: 9.3%
- 2021: 11.5%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2346, NSW, the largest group is Married at 41%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (11%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2346, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2346, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2346/2346-nsw/topic/demographics-identity