39,396 ▲ +55.0%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 25,417
- 2016: 35,053
- 2021: 39,396
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2913, ACT · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2913, ACT
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 2913 is just 34, making it noticeably younger than the national figure. This youthful profile is driven by a large number of children and young adults, contributing to a population that has grown by 55% since 2011 to reach 39,396 people.
39,396
▲ +55.0%
- 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 2913, ACT — higher than 88% of areas.
| 2913, ACT | 39,396 |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated ACT | 453,890 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 454,499 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population has surged by about 13,979 people since 2011, making it one of the largest areas at this level. While the typical resident is a little younger than the territory average, this age has risen by two years over the last decade.
34 yrs ▲ +6.3%
Younger than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 32 yrs
- 2016: 32 yrs
- 2021: 34 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 21.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over are well below the national average at just 9.3%, though this group has grown since 2011.
9.3% ▲ +52.2%
Lower than 91% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.1%
- 2016: 7.1%
- 2021: 9.3%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
21.5% ▼ -6.3%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 23.0%
- 2016: 21.8%
- 2021: 21.5%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2913, ACT, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 36%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Children (0–14) (22%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Most residents are either married (52.8%) or have never been married (34.9%). The proportion of people in de facto relationships is 11.1%, which is lower than most areas and a little below the territory average.
1.7% ▲ +40.7%
Lower than 58% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.2%
- 2016: 1.5%
- 2021: 1.7%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
11.1% ▲ +8.6%
Lower than 66% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10.2%
- 2016: 11.8%
- 2021: 11.1%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2913, ACT, Married is the majority at 53%; Never married is next at 35%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2913, ACT
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2913, ACT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2913/2913-act/topic/demographics-identity