18,965 ▲ +29.3%
Higher than 82% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 14,664
- 2016: 16,184
- 2021: 18,965
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2612, ACT · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2612, ACT
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical age of just 30 makes postcode 2612 one of the youngest areas in the region. This youthful profile is reflected in the population, which grew by 29% since 2011 to reach 18,965 people. It is a place where young adults dominate the landscape, creating a distinct demographic gap compared to the rest of the territory.
18,965
▲ +29.3%
- 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 2612, ACT — higher than 82% of areas.
| 2612, ACT | 18,965 |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated ACT | 453,890 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 454,499 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population has grown significantly, adding about 4,301 people since 2011. Residents here are far younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 30 years.
30 yrs ▲ +3.4%
Younger than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 29 yrs
- 2016: 30 yrs
- 2021: 30 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Young adults and youth make up a huge 64.8% of the area. This helps explain why children under 15 (8.0%) and seniors over 65 (10.1%) are both well below the national figures.
10.1% ▲ +10.8%
Lower than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 9.1%
- 2016: 9.8%
- 2021: 10.1%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
8.0% ▼ -9.5%
Lower than 96% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.8%
- 2016: 8.5%
- 2021: 8.0%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2612, ACT, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 42%, followed by Youth (15–24) (23%) and Older adults (45–64) (17%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
People in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, reaching 19.7%. Meanwhile, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 1.1%, which is a little below the national figure.
1.1% ▲ +1.1%
Lower than 70% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.1%
- 2016: 1.1%
- 2021: 1.1%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
19.7% ▲ +38.7%
Higher than 92% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 14.2%
- 2016: 16.5%
- 2021: 19.7%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2612, ACT, Never married is the majority at 62%; 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 2612, ACT
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2612, ACT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2612/2612-act/topic/demographics-identity