2,132 ▲ +73.9%
Lower than 58% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1,226
- 2016: 1,667
- 2021: 2,132
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2738, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2738, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Much lower typical ages than most similar areas define postcode 2738, where the population has jumped 74% since 2011. This growth is seen in a young resident base, with a typical age of 37 and a very high proportion of children under 15.
2,132
▲ +73.9%
- 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 2738, NSW — lower than 58% of areas.
| 2738, NSW | 2,132 |
|---|---|
| Wentworth | 7,453 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 906 people to reach 2,132 residents in 2021. These residents are a little younger than the national figure, with the typical person aged 37.
37 yrs ▲ +2.8%
Younger than 81% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 36 yrs
- 2016: 39 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 23.9% of the area, which is well above the 18.2% seen across Australia. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over are a little below the state average at 15.9%.
15.9% ▲ +24.1%
Lower than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 12.8%
- 2016: 15.7%
- 2021: 15.9%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
23.9% ▼ -4.7%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 25.1%
- 2016: 23.5%
- 2021: 23.9%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →2738, NSW splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Children (0–14) (24%), with Young adults (25–44) at 24%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 3.1% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is higher than most similar areas. Most residents are married (61.4%), while 11.6% are in a de facto relationship.
3.1% ▲ +6.9%
Higher than 61% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.9%
- 2016: 1.9%
- 2021: 3.1%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
11.6% ▲ +26.8%
Lower than 61% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 9.1%
- 2016: 10.0%
- 2021: 11.6%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2738, NSW, Married is the majority at 62%; Never married is next at 27%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2738, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2738, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2738/2738-nsw/topic/demographics-identity