20,103 ▲ +402.3%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4,002
- 2016: 8,952
- 2021: 20,103
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2557, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2557, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 2557 is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 31. This area has seen explosive growth and is now home to more than 20,000 people. The community is notably skewed towards young adults and children, creating a profile that stands out sharply from the rest of New South Wales.
20,103
▲ +402.3%
- 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 2557, NSW — higher than 84% of areas.
| 2557, NSW | 20,103 |
|---|---|
| Camden | 119,325 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population has surged by 402% since 2011, adding about 16,101 people to reach a total of 20,103. This growth has coincided with a shift in age; the typical resident is now 6 years younger than they were in 2011.
31 yrs ▼ -16.2%
Younger than 98% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 37 yrs
- 2016: 31 yrs
- 2021: 31 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 26.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. This high number of young families is mirrored by a very small senior population, with those aged 65 and over making up just 7.1%.
7.1% ▼ -42.8%
Lower than 95% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 12.4%
- 2016: 9.7%
- 2021: 7.1%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
26.5% ▲ +24.4%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 21.3%
- 2016: 23.1%
- 2021: 26.5%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2557, NSW, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 38%, followed by Children (0–14) (26%) and Older adults (45–64) (17%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Most residents are married (56.9%) or have never married (32.1%). About 2.1% of the population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little below the state and national figures.
2.1% ▲ +27.1%
Lower than 53% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.6%
- 2016: 2.0%
- 2021: 2.1%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
11.3% ▲ +236.1%
Lower than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.4%
- 2016: 9.2%
- 2021: 11.3%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2557, NSW, Married is the majority at 57%; Never married is next at 32%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2557, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2557, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2557/2557-nsw/topic/demographics-identity