603 —
Higher than 86% of block (sa1) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
SA1 17008 · Block (SA1)
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
In SA1 17008, median age is among the highest in the country and aged 65+ is among the highest in the country.
All block (sa1) areas, 2021. The marker is SA1 17008 — higher than 86% of areas.
| SA1 17008 | 603 |
|---|---|
| 2427, NSW | 3,463 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
SA1 17008 has a population of 603 — well above average. The median age in SA1 17008 is 62 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
603 —
Higher than 86% of block (sa1) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
62 yrs —
Older than 98% of block (sa1) areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
44.4% of people in SA1 17008 are aged 65 or over — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%). Children under 15 make up 9.5% of SA1 17008's population, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 18.2% and the national 18.2%).
The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 44%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (28%).
44.4% —
Higher than 98% of block (sa1) areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
9.5% —
Lower than 90% of block (sa1) areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In SA1 17008, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 44%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (13%).
First Nations identity and marital status.
2.5% of SA1 17008's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people — above average (below both the New South Wales average of 3.4% and the national 3.2%). 13.6% of people in SA1 17008 are in a de facto relationship, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 10.6% and the national 11.5%).
The most common marital status is Married at 56%, ahead of Never married (20%).
2.5% —
Higher than 61% of block (sa1) areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
13.6% —
Higher than 67% of block (sa1) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In SA1 17008, Married is the majority at 56%; Never married is next at 20%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in SA1 17008 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/10805117008/10805117008/topic/demographics-identity