1,528 ▲ +3.5%
Lower than 64% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1,476
- 2016: 1,449
- 2021: 1,528
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2869, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2869, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 2869 is 49, making this area far older than the national figure. The population has grown slightly to 1,528 people, with a strong presence of older adults and seniors that shapes the local community.
1,528
▲ +3.5%
- 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 2869, NSW — lower than 64% of areas.
| 2869, NSW | 1,528 |
|---|---|
| Parkes | 14,361 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 49 compared to the national figure of 38. This age has trended upwards, rising by 2 years since 2011.
49 yrs ▲ +4.3%
Older than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 47 yrs
- 2016: 49 yrs
- 2021: 49 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 24.9% of the population, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 17.6%. Meanwhile, children under 15 account for 17.9%, which is about the same as the state and national averages.
24.9% ▲ +20.4%
Higher than 75% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20.6%
- 2016: 24.8%
- 2021: 24.9%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
17.9% ▲ +0.7%
Higher than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 17.8%
- 2016: 16.0%
- 2021: 17.9%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2869, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Seniors (65+) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 22.9% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 3.2%. In terms of relationships, 9.9% of residents are in a de facto partnership, which is much lower than in most similar areas.
22.9% ▲ +30.2%
Higher than 97% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 17.6%
- 2016: 19.9%
- 2021: 22.9%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
9.9% ▲ +44.2%
Lower than 76% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.9%
- 2016: 9.8%
- 2021: 9.9%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2869, NSW, the largest group is Married at 43%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (10%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2869, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2869, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2869/2869-nsw/topic/demographics-identity