1,511 ▲ +2.3%
Lower than 65% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1,477
- 2016: 1,576
- 2021: 1,511
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2672, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2672, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A huge 20.5% of people in postcode 2672 identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the national figure. The area has a small population of 1,511 people that has grown slightly since 2011. It is a diverse community in terms of age, with a significant number of both children and seniors.
1,511
▲ +2.3%
- 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 2672, NSW — lower than 65% of areas.
| 2672, NSW | 1,511 |
|---|---|
| Lachlan | 6,094 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by about 34 people since 2011 to reach 1,511. Residents are slightly older than the national typical age, with the usual resident now being 40.
40 yrs ▲ +11.1%
Younger than 64% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 36 yrs
- 2016: 37 yrs
- 2021: 40 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 21.1% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. Meanwhile, the proportion of people aged 65 and over rose to 20.7%, a figure well above the New South Wales average.
20.7% ▲ +15.4%
Higher than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 18.0%
- 2016: 20.2%
- 2021: 20.7%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
21.1% ▼ -4.4%
Higher than 85% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 22.1%
- 2016: 22.1%
- 2021: 21.1%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →2672, NSW splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (24%), with Children (0–14) at 21%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Indigenous identity is very strong here, sitting 17 percentage points above the Australian average. Regarding relationships, 44.3% of residents are married and 12.8% are in a de facto partnership.
20.5% ▼ -9.4%
Higher than 95% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 22.6%
- 2016: 21.0%
- 2021: 20.5%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.8% ▲ +12.7%
Higher than 55% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11.3%
- 2016: 12.3%
- 2021: 12.8%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2672, NSW, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (37%) and Widowed (8%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2672, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2672, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2672/2672-nsw/topic/demographics-identity