49,204 ▲ +15.5%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 42,587
- 2016: 44,806
- 2021: 49,204
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2750, NSW · Postcode
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Growth and shifting identities have shaped postcode 2750, where the population grew by 16% since 2011 to reach 49,204 people. This is a relatively young area, with a typical resident aged 37. It is also becoming more diverse, as the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has risen significantly over the last decade.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2750, NSW — higher than 89% of areas.
| 2750, NSW | 49,204 |
|---|---|
| Penrith | 217,664 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 16% since 2011, adding about 6,617 people. The typical resident is 37, which is much lower than most similar areas and a little younger than the national figure of 38.
49,204 ▲ +15.5%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
37 yrs ▲ +2.8%
Younger than 81% of postcode areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
The area has a diverse age spread, with young adults aged 25 to 44 making up the largest group at 29.1%. While the share of children under 15 fell slightly to 17.8%, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over rose 3.6 points since 2011.
17.8% ▲ +25.5%
Lower than 61% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
17.8% ▼ -8.0%
Higher than 56% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In 2750, NSW, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Children (0–14) (18%).
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 and a little above the national figure. In terms of relationships, 40.8% of residents are married, while 12.4% are in a de facto relationship.
5.2% ▲ +75.2%
Higher than 76% of postcode areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.4% ▲ +30.8%
Lower than 51% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
2750, NSW splits fairly evenly between Married (41%) and Never married (39%), with Divorced at 10%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2750, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2750/2750-nsw/topic/demographics-identity