21,372 ▲ +19.2%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 17,927
- 2016: 20,525
- 2021: 21,372
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
5095, SA · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 5095, SA
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 5095 is just 34, making the area noticeably younger than both South Australia and the rest of the country. This youthful profile is reflected in a population that grew by 19% since 2011 to reach 21,372 people.
21,372
▲ +19.2%
- 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 5095, SA — higher than 86% of areas.
| 5095, SA | 21,372 |
|---|---|
| Salisbury | 145,806 |
| South Australia | 1,781,516 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by about 3,445 people since 2011, making it larger than about 86% of similar areas. Residents are much younger than most, with a typical age of 34 years.
34 yrs ▲ +6.3%
Younger than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 32 yrs
- 2016: 33 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 18.5% of the population, which is higher than most areas. This contrasts with the 65 and over group, which at 11.6% is well below the state and national figures.
11.6% ▲ +36.4%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.5%
- 2016: 9.7%
- 2021: 11.6%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
18.5% ▼ -3.7%
Higher than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 19.2%
- 2016: 19.0%
- 2021: 18.5%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 5095, SA, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 33%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Children (0–14) (18%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 1.4% of the population, which is lower than most areas. Those in de facto relationships account for 9.6%, a figure a little below the national average.
1.4% ▲ +20.5%
Lower than 64% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.2%
- 2016: 1.1%
- 2021: 1.4%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
9.6% ▲ +3.3%
Lower than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 9.3%
- 2016: 10.0%
- 2021: 9.6%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 5095, SA, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (39%) and Divorced (8%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 5095, SA
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 5095, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5095/5095-sa/topic/demographics-identity