5,476 ▲ +9.5%
Higher than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5,001
- 2016: 4,793
- 2021: 5,476
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2642, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2642, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
About 22.4% of the population are children under 15, a figure well above the national average for postcode 2642. This is a family-heavy area where the population has grown by 9.5% since 2011. While the typical resident is 41, the high number of children makes it stand out from similar regions.
5,476
▲ +9.5%
- 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 2642, NSW — higher than 57% of areas.
| 2642, NSW | 5,476 |
|---|---|
| Greater Hume Shire | 11,157 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The total population reached 5,476 people in 2021, which is larger than about 57% of similar areas. This is a slight increase from 2011, adding roughly 475 residents over the decade.
41 yrs → 0.0%
Younger than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 41 yrs
- 2016: 42 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 22.4% of the community, which is much higher than the 18.2% seen across Australia. Meanwhile, the proportion of people aged 65 and over rose to 17.5%, matching state and national figures.
17.5% ▲ +23.6%
Lower than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 14.1%
- 2016: 15.3%
- 2021: 17.5%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
22.4% ▼ -0.5%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 22.5%
- 2016: 22.7%
- 2021: 22.4%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2642, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Children (0–14) (22%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.7% of the population, similar to the state and national levels. Most residents are married (55.8%), while those in de facto relationships make up 10.2%, which is much lower than in most other areas.
2.7% ▲ +54.6%
Higher than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.8%
- 2016: 2.9%
- 2021: 2.7%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
10.2% ▲ +36.2%
Lower than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.5%
- 2016: 9.3%
- 2021: 10.2%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2642, NSW, Married is the majority at 56%; Never married is next at 29%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2642, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2642, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2642/2642-nsw/topic/demographics-identity