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.
2359, NSW · Postcode
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.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2359, NSW — lower than 76% of areas.
| 2359, NSW | 710 |
|---|---|
| Uralla | 5,971 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
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.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
48 yrs ▲ +9.1%
Older than 74% of postcode areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
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.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
18.6% ▼ -17.6%
Higher than 64% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In 2359, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Seniors (65+) (22%) and Children (0–14) (19%).
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.
7.9% ▲ +90.2%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
13.8% ▲ +63.6%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In 2359, NSW, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (10%).
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