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.
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.
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.
| 2386, NSW | 293 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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
View on map →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%.
9.2% ▲ +10.2%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.4%
- 2016: 7.8%
- 2021: 9.2%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
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
View on map →In 2386, NSW, Married is the majority at 56%; Never married is next at 27%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2386, NSW
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