2865, NSW · Postcode

Demographics & Identity in 2865, NSW

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

A typical resident in postcode 2865 is 44, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. The population has grown by 27% since 2011, reaching 927 people. This growth is seen alongside a significant increase in the number of seniors living in the area.

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📍 2865, NSW, Postcode

Where 2865, NSW sits — Total population

927 ▲ +27.3%
  • 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 2865, NSW — lower than 71% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
2865, NSW927
Cabonne 13,766
New South Wales 8,072,163
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population grew by about 199 people since 2011 to reach 927. Residents are noticeably older than those in New South Wales, with the typical age rising 5 years since 2011 to reach 44.

927 ▲ +27.3%

Lower than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 728
  • 2016: 865
  • 2021: 927

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

44 yrs ▲ +12.8%

Older than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 39 yrs
  • 2016: 44 yrs
  • 2021: 44 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Seniiors aged 65 and over make up 23.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While children under 15 represent 19.1% of the area, this is about the same as the state and national averages.

23.5% ▲ +54.4%

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 15.2%
  • 2016: 20.6%
  • 2021: 23.5%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

19.1% ▼ -18.1%

Higher than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 23.3%
  • 2016: 19.8%
  • 2021: 19.1%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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2865, NSW splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Seniors (65+) (24%), with Young adults (25–44) at 21%.

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.3% of the population, which is a little above the Australian figure. Nearly half of the residents are married, and those in de facto relationships rose slightly to 12.9% since 2011.

12.9% ▲ +12.4%

Higher than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 11.5%
  • 2016: 10.4%
  • 2021: 12.9%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In 2865, NSW, Married is the majority at 51%; Never married is next at 29%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 9 males; 85+: 11 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 9 males; 80–84: 10 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 15 males; 75–79: 14 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 40 males; 70–74: 45 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 33 males; 65–69: 27 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 34 males; 60–64: 31 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 27 males; 55–59: 17 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 28 males; 50–54: 34 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 40 males; 45–49: 35 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 28 males; 40–44: 23 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 37 males; 35–39: 29 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 17 males; 30–34: 19 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 18 males; 25–29: 21 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 21 males; 20–24: 22 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 21 males; 15–19: 26 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 35 males; 10–14: 23 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 40 males; 5–9: 39 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 23 males; 0–4: 20 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2865, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2865/2865-nsw/topic/demographics-identity