386 ▼ -22.2%
Lower than 84% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 496
- 2016: 384
- 2021: 386
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2792, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2792, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A shrinking population and a rapidly ageing community mark the biggest changes for postcode 2792 since 2011. The area has lost 22% of its residents over the last decade, and the typical person here is now 49 years old. This is far older than the national figure of 38 years.
386
▼ -22.2%
- 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 2792, NSW — lower than 84% of areas.
| 2792, NSW | 386 |
|---|---|
| Blayney | 7,497 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The total population has dropped to 386 people, which is smaller than about 84% of similar areas. Residents have aged significantly, with the typical age rising 8 years since 2011.
49 yrs ▲ +19.5%
Older than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 41 yrs
- 2016: 48 yrs
- 2021: 49 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Children under 15 now make up only 11.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over have risen to 24.4%, a share that is well above the Australian average.
24.4% ▲ +19.8%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20.3%
- 2016: 25.0%
- 2021: 24.4%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
11.4% ▼ -50.7%
Lower than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 23.1%
- 2016: 16.7%
- 2021: 11.4%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2792, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 35%, followed by Seniors (65+) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 4.1% of the community is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most areas. Most residents are married (47.6%), while the share of people in de facto relationships is much lower than in most other areas at 9.2%.
4.1% ▲ +20.9%
Higher than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.4%
- 2016: 3.9%
- 2021: 4.1%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
9.2% ▲ +11.2%
Lower than 81% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.3%
- 2016: 8.7%
- 2021: 9.2%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2792, NSW, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (9%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2792, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2792, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2792/2792-nsw/topic/demographics-identity