2359, NSW · Postcode

Demographics & Identity in 2359, NSW

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

A typical resident in postcode 2359 is 48 years old, making this area far older than both New South Wales and the national average. The population has grown by 18% since 2011 to reach 710 people. This is a community with a strong presence of seniors and a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.

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📍 2359, NSW, Postcode

Where 2359, NSW sits — Total population

710 ▲ +17.7%
  • 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 2359, NSW — lower than 76% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
2359, NSW710
Uralla 5,971
New South Wales 8,072,163
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population grew by 18% since 2011, adding about 107 people to reach 710. This is a smaller population than about 75% of similar areas.

710 ▲ +17.7%

Lower than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 603
  • 2016: 736
  • 2021: 710

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

48 yrs ▲ +9.1%

Older than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 44 yrs
  • 2016: 46 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 21.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Meanwhile, children under 15 account for 18.6%, which is about the same as the state and national averages.

21.4% ▲ +15.3%

Higher than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 18.6%
  • 2016: 22.0%
  • 2021: 21.4%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

18.6% ▼ -17.6%

Higher than 64% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 22.6%
  • 2016: 18.8%
  • 2021: 18.6%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In 2359, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Seniors (65+) (22%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. De facto relationships are also more common here than in most areas, accounting for 13.8% of residents.

13.8% ▲ +63.6%

Higher than 67% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 8.5%
  • 2016: 11.7%
  • 2021: 13.8%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In 2359, NSW, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (10%).

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 9 males; 85+: 7 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 12 males; 80–84: 13 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 12 males; 75–79: 14 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 26 males; 70–74: 14 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 26 males; 65–69: 22 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 39 males; 60–64: 31 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 23 males; 55–59: 31 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 29 males; 50–54: 32 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 30 males; 45–49: 14 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 11 males; 40–44: 16 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 21 males; 35–39: 20 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 10 males; 30–34: 14 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 19 males; 25–29: 24 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 16 males; 20–24: 7 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 23 males; 15–19: 15 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 26 males; 10–14: 24 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 24 males; 5–9: 12 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 15 males; 0–4: 23 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2359, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2359/2359-nsw/topic/demographics-identity