25,339 ▲ +11.7%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 22,688
- 2016: 23,940
- 2021: 25,339
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2680, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2680, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Fewer older residents than most similar areas make postcode 2680 a relatively young place. Its population has grown by 12% since 2011, reaching a total of 25,339 people. The area is also notable for having a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community than most other regions.
25,339
▲ +11.7%
- 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 2680, NSW — higher than 86% of areas.
| 2680, NSW | 25,339 |
|---|---|
| Griffith | 27,086 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical resident is 37, which is much lower than in most similar areas and a little younger than the national figure of 38. This typical age has risen slightly by one year since 2011.
37 yrs ▲ +2.8%
Younger than 81% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 36 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.
Children under 15 make up 19.4% of the population, which is a little above the national figure of 18.2%. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over account for 16.6% of residents, a figure a little below the state average.
16.6% ▲ +16.8%
Lower than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 14.2%
- 2016: 16.2%
- 2021: 16.6%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
19.4% ▼ -13.6%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 22.5%
- 2016: 20.8%
- 2021: 19.4%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →2680, NSW splits fairly evenly between Young adults (25–44) (28%) and Older adults (45–64) (24%), with Children (0–14) at 19%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.4% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. Regarding relationships, 51.1% of residents are married, while those in de facto partnerships (9.1%) are a little below the national figure.
5.4% ▲ +25.8%
Higher than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.3%
- 2016: 4.9%
- 2021: 5.4%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
9.1% ▲ +14.9%
Lower than 82% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.9%
- 2016: 8.7%
- 2021: 9.1%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2680, NSW, Married is the majority at 51%; Never married is next at 34%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2680, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2680, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2680/2680-nsw/topic/demographics-identity