2,507 ▲ +25.5%
Lower than 56% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1,997
- 2016: 2,095
- 2021: 2,507
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2581, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2581, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Over half of the people in postcode 2581 are married, reflecting a community where traditional family structures are common. This area has seen significant growth recently, adding about 510 people since 2011. While the population is notably older than the national figure, there is a strong presence of children and families.
2,507
▲ +25.5%
- 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 2581, NSW — lower than 56% of areas.
| 2581, NSW | 2,507 |
|---|---|
| Upper Lachlan Shire | 8,514 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 26% since 2011 to reach 2,507 people. Residents here are noticeably older than the typical Australian, with a usual age of 42.
42 yrs ▼ -2.3%
Younger than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 43 yrs
- 2016: 43 yrs
- 2021: 42 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 21% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. Meanwhile, the 16.6% of people aged 65 and over is lower than in most other similar places.
16.6% ▲ +9.5%
Lower than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 15.1%
- 2016: 16.9%
- 2021: 16.6%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
21.0% ▲ +10.8%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 19.0%
- 2016: 20.6%
- 2021: 21.0%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2581, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Children (0–14) (21%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, at 15.2%. The proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people rose to 2.8% since 2011, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
2.8% ▲ +161.7%
Higher than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.1%
- 2016: 1.7%
- 2021: 2.8%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
15.2% ▲ +70.5%
Higher than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.9%
- 2016: 10.3%
- 2021: 15.2%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2581, NSW, Married is the majority at 54%; Never married is next at 28%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2581, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2581, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2581/2581-nsw/topic/demographics-identity