299 ▼ -7.1%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 322
- 2016: 321
- 2021: 299
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2401, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2401, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in postcode 2401 than in the rest of the state. This sparsely populated area has seen its total population shrink by 7.1% since 2011, now numbering 299 residents. The community is generally older than the national average, with a typical age of 42.
299
▼ -7.1%
- 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 2401, NSW — lower than 87% of areas.
| 2401, NSW | 299 |
|---|---|
| Gwydir | 4,910 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population has fallen to 299 people, a size that is smaller than about 87% of similar areas. Residents here are noticeably older than those in Australia and New South Wales, and the typical age has risen by two years since 2011.
42 yrs ▲ +5.0%
Younger than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 40 yrs
- 2016: 43 yrs
- 2021: 42 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Children under 15 make up 21.1% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. While seniors aged 65 and over represent 16.7% of the community, this is about the same as the state and national figures.
16.7% ▲ +17.4%
Lower than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 14.2%
- 2016: 17.1%
- 2021: 16.7%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
21.1% ▼ -4.1%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 22.0%
- 2016: 23.1%
- 2021: 21.1%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2401, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Children (0–14) (21%) and Young adults (25–44) (21%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 8.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure well above the national average of 3.2%. Most people are married (52.5%), while those in de facto relationships make up 10.2%, which is much lower than in most other areas.
8.7% ▲ +8.7%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.0%
- 2016: 7.2%
- 2021: 8.7%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
10.2% ▼ -22.0%
Lower than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 13.1%
- 2016: 11.6%
- 2021: 10.2%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2401, NSW, Married is the majority at 51%; Never married is next at 32%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2401, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2401, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2401/2401-nsw/topic/demographics-identity