45,604 ▲ +25.2%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 36,433
- 2016: 39,289
- 2021: 45,604
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2620 crosses NSW/ACT · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Much lower typical ages than most similar areas define postcode 2620, where the usual resident is 37. This large region has seen steady growth, adding about 9,171 people since 2011 to reach a total population of 45,604.
45,604
▲ +25.2%
- 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 2620 crosses NSW/ACT — higher than 89% of areas.
| 2620 crosses NSW/ACT | 45,604 |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated ACT | 453,890 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 454,499 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew 25% between 2011 and 2021, making it one of the largest areas of its kind. The typical age of residents has stayed steady at 37 years over the last decade.
37 yrs → 0.0%
Younger than 81% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 37 yrs
- 2016: 37 yrs
- 2021: 37 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Young adults aged 25 to 44 make up the largest group at 31.6%. While the proportion of children is higher than most areas, the share of seniors is much lower than most areas and well below the national figure.
13.2% ▲ +21.5%
Lower than 82% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10.9%
- 2016: 12.5%
- 2021: 13.2%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
18.9% ▲ +1.3%
Higher than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 18.7%
- 2016: 18.3%
- 2021: 18.9%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2620 crosses NSW/ACT, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Children (0–14) (19%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.1% of the population, which is higher than most areas and a little above the territory average. Nearly half of residents are married, while those in de facto relationships rose to 13.0% since 2011.
4.1% ▲ +28.9%
Higher than 70% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.2%
- 2016: 3.8%
- 2021: 4.1%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
13.0% ▲ +15.5%
Higher than 58% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11.3%
- 2016: 12.1%
- 2021: 13.0%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2620 crosses NSW/ACT, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (9%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2620 crosses NSW/ACT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2620/2620-crosses-nsw-act/topic/demographics-identity