12,150 ▲ +6.1%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11,456
- 2016: 11,672
- 2021: 12,150
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2594, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2594, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Married couples make up 45.9% of the population in postcode 2594, the largest relationship group in the area. This region is notably older than the national average, with a population of 12,150 that has grown by 6.1% since 2011. It is a place where both children and seniors are well represented compared to most other areas.
12,150
▲ +6.1%
- 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 2594, NSW — higher than 72% of areas.
| 2594, NSW | 12,150 |
|---|---|
| Hilltops | 19,254 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical resident is 42 years old, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. This age has climbed by 3 years since 2011.
42 yrs ▲ +7.7%
Younger than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 39 yrs
- 2016: 41 yrs
- 2021: 42 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 22.3% of the population, well above the national figure of 17.2%. While children under 15 are also a little above the national average at 20.1%, their share has fallen since 2011.
22.3% ▲ +23.7%
Higher than 64% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 18.0%
- 2016: 20.8%
- 2021: 22.3%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
20.1% ▼ -10.2%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 22.4%
- 2016: 21.2%
- 2021: 20.1%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →2594, NSW splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Seniors (65+) (22%), with Young adults (25–44) at 22%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.1% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. The share of people in de facto relationships is 11.4%, which is lower than most other areas.
5.1% ▲ +63.8%
Higher than 76% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.1%
- 2016: 4.1%
- 2021: 5.1%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
11.4% ▲ +16.6%
Lower than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 9.8%
- 2016: 9.9%
- 2021: 11.4%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2594, NSW, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (9%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2594, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2594, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2594/2594-nsw/topic/demographics-identity