10,066 ▲ +14.5%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8,792
- 2016: 9,121
- 2021: 10,066
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2546, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2546, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 2546 is 59, making this area far older than most of Australia. The population has grown by 14% since 2011 to reach 10,066 people, with a very high proportion of seniors now living here.
10,066
▲ +14.5%
- 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 2546, NSW — higher than 67% of areas.
| 2546, NSW | 10,066 |
|---|---|
| Eurobodalla | 40,593 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population has climbed by 1,274 people since 2011. This growth has happened alongside an ageing trend, with the typical resident now 5 years older than they were in 2011.
59 yrs ▲ +9.3%
Older than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 54 yrs
- 2016: 58 yrs
- 2021: 59 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 38% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. This shift is mirrored by the number of children under 15, which is well below the state and national average at 12.6%.
38.0% ▲ +28.0%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 29.7%
- 2016: 34.4%
- 2021: 38.0%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
12.6% ▼ -9.1%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 13.9%
- 2016: 12.7%
- 2021: 12.6%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2546, NSW, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 38%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (28%) and Young adults (25–44) (15%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 5.1% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas. De facto relationships have also become more common, rising to 14.7% since 2011, which is well above the national figure.
5.1% ▲ +7.7%
Higher than 76% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.7%
- 2016: 4.8%
- 2021: 5.1%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
14.7% ▲ +38.2%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10.6%
- 2016: 12.7%
- 2021: 14.7%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2546, NSW, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (26%) and Divorced (14%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2546, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2546, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2546/2546-nsw/topic/demographics-identity