12,551 ▲ +7.2%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11,706
- 2016: 12,438
- 2021: 12,551
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2502, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2502, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A growing population of 12,551 people defines postcode 2502, where a mix of young families and seniors shapes the community. While the typical resident is 39, the area has a higher proportion of children and a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence compared to most other areas.
12,551
▲ +7.2%
- 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 2502, NSW — higher than 72% of areas.
| 2502, NSW | 12,551 |
|---|---|
| Wollongong | 214,564 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 7.2% since 2011, adding about 845 people. The typical age of residents is now 39, which is 1.0 years younger than it was in 2011.
39 yrs ▼ -2.5%
Younger than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 40 yrs
- 2016: 40 yrs
- 2021: 39 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 19.2% of the population, which is higher than most areas. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 20.3%, a figure well above the national average of 17.2%.
20.3% ▼ -2.2%
Higher than 54% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20.8%
- 2016: 20.4%
- 2021: 20.3%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
19.2% ▲ +1.9%
Higher than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 18.9%
- 2016: 19.4%
- 2021: 19.2%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →2502, NSW splits fairly evenly between Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Older adults (45–64) (24%), with Seniors (65+) at 20%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 4.6% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most areas and has risen 1.3 points since 2011. In terms of relationships, 10.6% of people are in a de facto partnership.
4.6% ▲ +40.0%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.3%
- 2016: 3.8%
- 2021: 4.6%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
10.6% ▲ +42.7%
Lower than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.4%
- 2016: 8.6%
- 2021: 10.6%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →2502, NSW splits fairly evenly between Married (39%) and Never married (38%), with Divorced at 10%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2502, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2502, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2502/2502-nsw/topic/demographics-identity