255 ▼ -16.1%
Lower than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 304
- 2016: 222
- 2021: 255
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2726, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2726, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A shrinking population of just 255 people defines postcode 2726. This sparsely populated area has seen its numbers drop by 16% since 2011. While the typical resident is 43, the community has a notably high proportion of children under 15.
255
▼ -16.1%
- 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 2726, NSW — lower than 89% of areas.
| 2726, NSW | 255 |
|---|---|
| Hilltops | 19,254 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The total population fell from 304 in 2011 to 255 in 2021, making it smaller than about 89% of similar areas. Residents here are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 43.
43 yrs ▼ -2.3%
Older than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 44 yrs
- 2016: 48 yrs
- 2021: 43 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 20% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 17.6%, a figure about the same as the New South Wales average.
17.6% ▼ -0.7%
Lower than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 17.8%
- 2016: 19.4%
- 2021: 17.6%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
20.0% ▼ -0.3%
Higher than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20.1%
- 2016: 15.3%
- 2021: 20.0%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2726, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Children (0–14) (21%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 2.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, an increase since 2011. People in de facto relationships make up 12.4% of the area, which is a little above the state figure.
2.4% ▲ —
Higher than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.0%
- 2016: 1.4%
- 2021: 2.4%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.4% ▲ +86.4%
Higher than 50% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.7%
- 2016: 9.5%
- 2021: 12.4%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2726, NSW, the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (7%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2726, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2726, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2726/2726-nsw/topic/demographics-identity