230 ▼ -34.3%
Lower than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 350
- 2016: 240
- 2021: 230
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2721, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2721, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Much smaller than 90% of similar areas, postcode 2721 is a sparsely populated region with only 230 residents. The community is noticeably older than the national average, though a high proportion of children has shifted the age balance recently.
230
▼ -34.3%
- 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 2721, NSW — lower than 90% of areas.
| 2721, NSW | 230 |
|---|---|
| Bland | 5,547 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population shrank by 34% since 2011, losing about 120 people. The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the Australian figure of 38.
45 yrs ▼ -2.2%
Older than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 46 yrs
- 2016: 48 yrs
- 2021: 45 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 23% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 18.2%. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over account for 16.5%, which is lower than most areas.
16.5% ▼ -17.9%
Lower than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20.1%
- 2016: 21.3%
- 2021: 16.5%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
23.0% ▲ +21.5%
Higher than 91% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 19.0%
- 2016: 19.6%
- 2021: 23.0%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2721, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, followed by Children (0–14) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.2% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. Most residents are married (52%), while those in de facto relationships are at 8.3%, well below the national figure of 11.5%.
5.2% ▲ +101.7%
Higher than 76% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.6%
- 2016: 2.9%
- 2021: 5.2%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
8.3% ▼ -4.6%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.7%
- 2016: 10.2%
- 2021: 8.3%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2721, NSW, Married is the majority at 54%; Never married is next at 35%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2721, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2721, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2721/2721-nsw/topic/demographics-identity