577 ▼ -32.9%
Lower than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 860
- 2016: 638
- 2021: 577
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2879, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2879, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A shrinking population has grown significantly older in postcode 2879 since 2011. The area has lost 33% of its residents over the last decade, and the typical person living here is now 52, which is far older than the national figure.
577
▼ -32.9%
- 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 2879, NSW — lower than 79% of areas.
| 2879, NSW | 577 |
|---|---|
| Central Darling | 1,725 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The total population fell to 577 people by 2021, making it smaller than about 78% of similar areas. This decline has happened alongside a shift in age, with the typical resident becoming 8 years older since 2011.
52 yrs ▲ +18.2%
Older than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 44 yrs
- 2016: 46 yrs
- 2021: 52 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
This is an older community where nearly 30% of people are aged 65 and over, a figure far above the state and national averages. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 13% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
29.6% ▲ +79.5%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 16.5%
- 2016: 21.2%
- 2021: 29.6%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
13.0% ▼ -24.0%
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 17.1%
- 2016: 17.9%
- 2021: 13.0%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →2879, NSW splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (31%) and Seniors (65+) (29%), with Young adults (25–44) at 18%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 31.2% of the population, which is among the highest at this level and far above the national average. About 11.3% of residents are in a de facto relationship, which is lower than most areas.
31.2% ▲ +31.7%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 23.7%
- 2016: 33.2%
- 2021: 31.2%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
11.3% ▼ -0.2%
Lower than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11.3%
- 2016: 15.3%
- 2021: 11.3%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →2879, NSW splits fairly evenly between Never married (41%) and Married (37%), with Divorced at 11%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2879, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2879, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2879/2879-nsw/topic/demographics-identity