17,816 ▲ +0.2%
Higher than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 17,783
- 2016: 17,601
- 2021: 17,816
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2777, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2777, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A notably older population defines the daily life of postcode 2777, where the typical resident is 44. This area has seen its senior population grow significantly over the last decade, though it remains a larger community of 17,816 people compared to most similar areas.
17,816
▲ +0.2%
- 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 2777, NSW — higher than 80% of areas.
| 2777, NSW | 17,816 |
|---|---|
| Blue Mountains | 78,121 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The total population has barely changed since 2011, remaining at 17,816 people. Residents here are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state and nation, with the typical age rising by 4 years since 2011.
44 yrs ▲ +10.0%
Older than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 40 yrs
- 2016: 43 yrs
- 2021: 44 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.8% of the area, which is well above the national figure. While children under 15 represent 18.5% of the population, this proportion has fallen by 1.7 percentage points since 2011.
21.8% ▲ +44.6%
Higher than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 15.1%
- 2016: 19.4%
- 2021: 21.8%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
18.5% ▼ -8.2%
Higher than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20.2%
- 2016: 19.1%
- 2021: 18.5%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2777, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Seniors (65+) (22%) and Young adults (25–44) (21%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 2.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is about the same as the state average. Most people are married (52.7%), while those in de facto relationships make up 10.1%, a figure much lower than most areas.
2.6% ▲ +54.8%
Higher than 55% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.7%
- 2016: 2.2%
- 2021: 2.6%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
10.1% ▲ +25.1%
Lower than 75% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.1%
- 2016: 9.5%
- 2021: 10.1%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2777, NSW, Married is the majority at 53%; Never married is next at 29%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2777, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2777, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2777/2777-nsw/topic/demographics-identity