12,488 ▲ +10.2%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11,328
- 2016: 11,725
- 2021: 12,488
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2605, ACT · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2605, ACT
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 2605 is 41 years old, making the area noticeably older than both the ACT and the national average. This community of 12,488 people has grown by 10% since 2011, while its age profile remains relatively steady.
12,488
▲ +10.2%
- 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 2605, ACT — higher than 72% of areas.
| 2605, ACT | 12,488 |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated ACT | 453,890 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 454,499 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population reached 12,488 people in 2021, which is larger than about 72% of similar areas. The typical age has barely changed since 2011 and remains 41 years.
41 yrs → 0.0%
Younger than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 41 yrs
- 2016: 43 yrs
- 2021: 41 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 19.7% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over account for 20.2%, a figure well above the ACT average.
20.2% ▲ +6.0%
Higher than 54% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 19.1%
- 2016: 20.6%
- 2021: 20.2%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
19.7% ▲ +7.3%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 18.3%
- 2016: 19.7%
- 2021: 19.7%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →2605, ACT splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (24%), with Seniors (65+) at 20%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 1.1% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is lower than most areas. Those in de facto relationships make up 9.4% of the population, a figure well below the territory average.
1.1% ▲ +20.7%
Lower than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.9%
- 2016: 1.0%
- 2021: 1.1%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
9.4% ▲ +14.9%
Lower than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.2%
- 2016: 8.6%
- 2021: 9.4%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2605, ACT, Married is the majority at 53%; Never married is next at 30%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2605, ACT
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2605, ACT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2605/2605-act/topic/demographics-identity