4,177 ▲ +181.3%
Higher than 51% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1,485
- 2016: 1,930
- 2021: 4,177
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2900, ACT · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2900, ACT
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A massive 181% population increase since 2011 has seen postcode 2900 grow to 4,177 people. This area is now much younger than most similar places, with a typical resident aged 36. While the population has surged, the age structure remains skewed towards adults and seniors.
4,177
▲ +181.3%
- 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 2900, ACT — higher than 51% of areas.
| 2900, ACT | 4,177 |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated ACT | 453,890 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 454,499 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical age of 36 has barely changed since 2011. This is a little older than the territory average of 35, but a little younger than the national figure of 38.
36 yrs → 0.0%
Younger than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 36 yrs
- 2016: 36 yrs
- 2021: 36 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 just 10.8% of the population, which is well below the national and territory figures of 18.2%. Meanwhile, the proportion of people aged 65 and over has risen to 18.8%, placing this area well above the territory average.
18.8% ▲ +37.3%
Lower than 55% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 13.7%
- 2016: 16.0%
- 2021: 18.8%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
10.8% ▼ -5.3%
Lower than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11.4%
- 2016: 11.3%
- 2021: 10.8%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2900, ACT, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 39%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (20%) and Seniors (65+) (19%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
De facto relationships are more common here than in most areas, making up 14.0% of the population. Around 2.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is about the same as the territory and national figures.
2.3% ▲ +2.5%
Higher than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.3%
- 2016: 1.4%
- 2021: 2.3%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
14.0% ▲ +17.6%
Higher than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11.9%
- 2016: 10.6%
- 2021: 14.0%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →2900, ACT splits fairly evenly between Never married (40%) and Married (39%), with Divorced at 12%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2900, ACT
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2900, ACT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2900/2900-act/topic/demographics-identity