104 —
Lower than 96% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 120
- 2021: 104
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2411, NSW · Postcode
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A shrinking population marks the recent shift for postcode 2411, which lost 13% of its residents since 2016. It is now a sparsely populated area of just 104 people. The community has become slightly older over time, though it remains notably younger than the state average.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2411, NSW — lower than 96% of areas.
| 2411, NSW | 104 |
|---|---|
| Gwydir | 4,910 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The total population fell to 104 people in 2021, making it one of the smallest areas at this level. The typical resident is now 38, which is three years older than in 2016.
104 —
Lower than 96% of postcode areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
38 yrs —
Younger than 76% of postcode areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Children under 15 make up 22.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over account for only 7.7%, a figure well below the 17.2% seen across Australia.
7.7% —
Lower than 94% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
22.1% —
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In 2411, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 38%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (23%).
First Nations identity and marital status.
De facto relationships are more common here at 14.5%, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 10.6%. No Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people live here, a drop from 6.7% in 2016.
0.0% —
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
14.5% —
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In 2411, NSW, Married is the majority at 61%; Never married is next at 32%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2411, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2411/2411-nsw/topic/demographics-identity