2386, NSW · Postcode

Demographics & Identity in 2386, NSW

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

A typical resident in postcode 2386 is far older than the national figure, with the usual age being 48. This sparsely populated area has a population of 293 people and an age profile that is much older than most similar areas.

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📍 2386, NSW, Postcode

Where 2386, NSW sits — Total population

293 ▼ -2.3%
  • 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 2386, NSW — lower than 88% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
2386, NSW293
Walgett 5,253
New South Wales 8,072,163
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population shrank by about 7 people since 2011, leaving 293 residents. This makes the area smaller than about 87% of similar places.

293 ▼ -2.3%

Lower than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 300
  • 2016: 360
  • 2021: 293

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

48 yrs ▲ +20.0%

Older than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 40 yrs
  • 2016: 43 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 22.2% of the population, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 17.6%. While children under 15 account for 18.8%, this is about the same as the national average.

22.2% ▲ +29.3%

Higher than 64% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 17.2%
  • 2016: 15.3%
  • 2021: 22.2%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

18.8% ▼ -25.2%

Higher than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 25.1%
  • 2016: 22.8%
  • 2021: 18.8%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In 2386, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Seniors (65+) (21%) and Young adults (25–44) (21%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. Most residents are married at 54.9%, while those in de facto relationships sit at 9.6%.

9.6% ▲ +26.7%

Lower than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 7.6%
  • 2016: 7.6%
  • 2021: 9.6%

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

Marital status

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In 2386, NSW, Married is the majority at 56%; Never married is next at 27%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 4 males; 85+: 0 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 0 males; 80–84: 7 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 11 males; 75–79: 5 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 14 males; 70–74: 8 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 7 males; 65–69: 8 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 13 males; 60–64: 9 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 13 males; 55–59: 14 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 14 males; 50–54: 16 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 13 males; 45–49: 5 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 16 males; 40–44: 11 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 5 males; 35–39: 9 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 4 males; 30–34: 4 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 9 males; 25–29: 16 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 12 males; 20–24: 4 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 0 males; 15–19: 5 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 7 males; 10–14: 11 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 7 males; 5–9: 9 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 8 males; 0–4: 7 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 2386, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2386/2386-nsw/topic/demographics-identity