2,433 ▲ +1.9%
Lower than 56% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2,387
- 2016: 2,507
- 2021: 2,433
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2556, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2556, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 2556 is now five years older than they were in 2011. This area has a growing older population and a shrinking number of children, with the typical age now 42. It is a relatively small community of 2,433 people that has grown slightly over the last decade.
2,433
▲ +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 2556, NSW — lower than 56% of areas.
| 2556, NSW | 2,433 |
|---|---|
| Camden | 119,325 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 1.9% since 2011, adding about 46 people. Residents here are noticeably older than those in New South Wales and across Australia.
42 yrs ▲ +13.5%
Younger than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 37 yrs
- 2016: 39 yrs
- 2021: 42 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
The area is ageing, as the proportion of people aged 65 and over rose 8.9 points since 2011 to reach 18.9%. Meanwhile, children under 15 now make up 16.2% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.
18.9% ▲ +89.5%
Lower than 54% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10.0%
- 2016: 14.8%
- 2021: 18.9%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
16.2% ▼ -22.1%
Lower than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20.7%
- 2016: 18.5%
- 2021: 16.2%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2556, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (21%) and Seniors (65+) (19%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 2.3% of residents are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that rose slightly since 2011. Those in de facto relationships make up 5.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
2.3% ▲ +132.9%
Higher than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.0%
- 2016: 1.6%
- 2021: 2.3%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
5.4% ▲ +0.6%
Lower than 97% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.4%
- 2016: 6.9%
- 2021: 5.4%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2556, NSW, Married is the majority at 53%; Never married is next at 34%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2556, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2556, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2556/2556-nsw/topic/demographics-identity