359 —
Lower than 85% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 287
- 2021: 359
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2817, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2817, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A 25% population jump since 2016 has brought more people to postcode 2817, where the typical resident is now 45. This growth includes a notable rise in the number of children, making the area younger than it was five years ago.
359
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- 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 2817, NSW — lower than 85% of areas.
| 2817, NSW | 359 |
|---|---|
| Gilgandra | 4,295 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The total population grew by about 72 people to reach 359, though it remains smaller than about 85% of similar areas. Residents here are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state and nation.
45 yrs —
Older than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 48 yrs
- 2021: 45 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 20.1% of the population, which is much higher than most areas and rose 6.1 points since 2016. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.5%, a figure that has barely changed over time.
19.5% —
Lower than 51% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 19.9%
- 2021: 19.5%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
20.1% —
Higher than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 13.9%
- 2021: 20.1%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2817, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Children (0–14) (19%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people account for 2.8% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure. Most residents are married (59.1%), while those in de facto relationships make up 9.4%, a rate much lower than most areas.
2.8% —
Higher than 58% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 4.2%
- 2021: 2.8%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
9.4% —
Lower than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 4.5%
- 2021: 9.4%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2817, NSW, Married is the majority at 60%; Never married is next at 26%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2817, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2817, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2817/2817-nsw/topic/demographics-identity