1,622 ▼ -6.1%
Lower than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1,728
- 2016: 1,696
- 2021: 1,622
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2729, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2729, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A shrinking population and an ageing community define the recent changes in postcode 2729. The area has lost about 106 people since 2011, and the typical resident is now 47 years old. This is far older than the national figure of 38.
1,622
▼ -6.1%
- 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 2729, NSW — lower than 63% of areas.
| 2729, NSW | 1,622 |
|---|---|
| Snowy Valleys | 14,891 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The total population fell by 6.1% since 2011 to reach 1,622 people. This group is far older than those in the rest of New South Wales, with the typical resident being 8 years older than the state average.
47 yrs ▲ +9.3%
Older than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 43 yrs
- 2016: 44 yrs
- 2021: 47 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Seniors make up 22.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. While children under 15 account for 18.6%, this proportion has fallen by 3.9 percentage points since 2011.
22.3% ▲ +13.4%
Higher than 64% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 19.6%
- 2016: 20.6%
- 2021: 22.3%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
18.6% ▼ -17.3%
Higher than 65% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 22.5%
- 2016: 21.2%
- 2021: 18.6%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2729, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Seniors (65+) (22%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 3.9% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011. De facto relationships are more common here than in most areas, accounting for 14.4% of the population.
3.9% ▲ +49.1%
Higher than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.6%
- 2016: 3.4%
- 2021: 3.9%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
14.4% ▲ +28.2%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11.2%
- 2016: 14.1%
- 2021: 14.4%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2729, NSW, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (11%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2729, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2729, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2729/2729-nsw/topic/demographics-identity