5,780 ▲ +27.4%
Higher than 58% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4,538
- 2016: 4,730
- 2021: 5,780
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2479, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2479, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Nearly half of the residents in postcode 2479 are married, reflecting a community with a strong presence of family units. The area has grown significantly, adding about 1,242 people since 2011. While the typical resident is 43, there is a notable mix of both children and a growing number of seniors.
5,780
▲ +27.4%
- 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 2479, NSW — higher than 58% of areas.
| 2479, NSW | 5,780 |
|---|---|
| Byron | 36,116 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population of postcode 2479 grew by 27% between 2011 and 2021 to reach 5,780 people. Residents are noticeably older than those in the state and national figures, though the typical age has stayed steady at 43 for the last decade.
43 yrs → 0.0%
Older than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 43 yrs
- 2016: 45 yrs
- 2021: 43 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 19.6% of the population, which is higher than most areas. Meanwhile, the proportion of people aged 65 and over rose 5.6 points since 2011 to reach 18.3%, a figure slightly above the national average.
18.3% ▲ +44.6%
Lower than 58% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 12.6%
- 2016: 17.1%
- 2021: 18.3%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
19.6% ▼ -4.6%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20.5%
- 2016: 18.4%
- 2021: 19.6%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2479, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Children (0–14) (20%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, at 15.4%, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Those identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander make up 1.6% of the population, slightly below the state and national averages.
1.6% ▲ +19.1%
Lower than 61% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.3%
- 2016: 1.2%
- 2021: 1.6%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
15.4% ▲ +12.4%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 13.7%
- 2016: 14.5%
- 2021: 15.4%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2479, NSW, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (10%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2479, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2479, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2479/2479-nsw/topic/demographics-identity