23,735 ▲ +1.9%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 23,284
- 2016: 23,774
- 2021: 23,735
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2528, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2528, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence of 6.8% is a standout feature for postcode 2528. This area is noticeably older than the national average, with a population of 23,735 that has grown by 1.9% since 2011.
23,735
▲ +1.9%
- 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 2528, NSW — higher than 86% of areas.
| 2528, NSW | 23,735 |
|---|---|
| Shellharbour | 76,271 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical resident in postcode 2528 is 45 years old, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. This age has climbed by 3 years since 2011.
45 yrs ▲ +7.1%
Older than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 42 yrs
- 2016: 44 yrs
- 2021: 45 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 24.2% of the population, a figure well above the national average. This growth in older residents is mirrored by a small drop in children under 15, who now make up 16.8% of the area.
24.2% ▲ +19.1%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20.3%
- 2016: 22.5%
- 2021: 24.2%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
16.8% ▼ -6.9%
Lower than 56% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 18.1%
- 2016: 17.3%
- 2021: 16.8%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →2528, NSW splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Seniors (65+) (24%), with Young adults (25–44) at 22%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 6.8%, which is much higher than most similar areas and well above the New South Wales figure. Most residents are either married (39.9%) or have never been married (36.3%).
6.8% ▲ +64.1%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.1%
- 2016: 4.7%
- 2021: 6.8%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
11.6% ▲ +34.1%
Lower than 60% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.7%
- 2016: 9.6%
- 2021: 11.6%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →2528, NSW splits fairly evenly between Married (40%) and Never married (36%), with Divorced at 12%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2528, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2528, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2528/2528-nsw/topic/demographics-identity