# Demographics & Identity — 5252, SA

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Area: 5252, SA (Postcode)

Much younger residents than most similar areas define postcode 5252, where the typical person is just 37. This area has grown by 17% since 2011, adding about 996 people to its total population of 6,783.

The typical resident is 37, which is noticeably younger than the South Australian figure of 41 and a little younger than the national figure of 38.

De facto relationships are more common here than in most areas, at 14.5%, which is well above the state figure of 11.2%. People identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander make up 1.3%, a little below the national figure of 3.2%.

This area is family-oriented, with children under 15 making up 21.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas, sitting well below the state average.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 6,783 | +17.2% since 2011 |
| Median age | 37 yrs | +5.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.3% | +46.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 13.0% | +70.2% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 21.8% | -10.4% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 14.5% | +10.8% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 26.9%, Older adults (45–64) 26.7%, Children (0–14) 21.8%, Seniors (65+) 13.0%, Youth (15–24) 11.6%

**Marital status** — Married 49.0%, Never married 34.7%, Divorced 10.3%, Separated 3.2%, Widowed 2.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5252/5252-sa/topic/demographics-identity