4,141 ▲ +27.1%
Higher than 51% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3,258
- 2016: 3,922
- 2021: 4,141
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2622, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2622, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
An aging population has become more pronounced in postcode 2622, where the typical resident is now 50 years old. This is far older than the national figure of 38, reflecting a steady trend toward an older community. The area's population grew by 27% since 2011, adding about 883 people.
4,141
▲ +27.1%
- 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 2622, NSW — higher than 51% of areas.
| 2622, NSW | 4,141 |
|---|---|
| Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional | 63,304 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical person living here is 50, which is much higher than most similar areas and far older than the New South Wales average. This age has risen by 5 years since 2011.
50 yrs ▲ +11.1%
Older than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 45 yrs
- 2016: 49 yrs
- 2021: 50 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 25.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. This rise in older residents is mirrored by a drop in children under 15, who now make up 16.5% of the area.
25.9% ▲ +35.7%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 19.1%
- 2016: 23.8%
- 2021: 25.9%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
16.5% ▼ -12.6%
Lower than 59% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 18.9%
- 2016: 16.5%
- 2021: 16.5%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2622, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Seniors (65+) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Couples in de facto relationships make up 17.0% of the population, a figure well above the national average. About 2.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
2.5% ▲ +91.1%
Higher than 53% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.3%
- 2016: 1.9%
- 2021: 2.5%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
17.0% ▲ +48.4%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11.4%
- 2016: 14.3%
- 2021: 17.0%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2622, NSW, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (13%).
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 2622, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2622/2622-nsw/topic/demographics-identity