3,525 ▲ +9.8%
Lower than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 3,210
- 2016: 3,301
- 2021: 3,525
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Eurobodalla Hinterland · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Demographics & Identity in Eurobodalla Hinterland
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in Eurobodalla Hinterland is 53 years old, making it one of the oldest areas in the region. This ageing trend is clear, with a growing number of seniors and a shrinking proportion of children. The area is home to 3,525 people and has seen steady growth over the last decade.
3,525
▲ +9.8%
- 1–1: 40 areas
- 1–2: 0 areas
- 2–3: 0 areas
- 3–4: 12 areas
- 4–6: 6 areas
- 6–9: 9 areas
- 9–13: 10 areas
- 13–19: 7 areas
- 19–27: 17 areas
- 27–39: 6 areas
- 39–56: 5 areas
- 56–81: 4 areas
- 81–116: 1 area
- 116–168: 5 areas
- 168–242: 3 areas
- 242–349: 4 areas
- 349–503: 2 areas
- 503–725: 9 areas
- 725–1,045: 3 areas
- 1,045–1,506: 5 areas
- 1,506–2,171: 31 areas
- 2,171–3,130: 83 areas
- 3,130–4,513: 217 areas
- 4,513–6,507: 318 areas
- 6,507–9,382: 402 areas
- 9,382–13,526: 546 areas
- 13,526–19,501: 496 areas
- 19,501–28,116: 231 areas
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Eurobodalla Hinterland — lower than 87% of areas.
| Eurobodalla Hinterland | 3,525 |
|---|---|
| 2536, NSW | 19,333 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 9.8% since 2011, adding about 315 people. Despite this growth, the community remains far older than the national figure, with the typical age rising by 5 years since 2011.
53 yrs ▲ +10.4%
Older than 94% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 48 yrs
- 2016: 51 yrs
- 2021: 53 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.7% of the population, which is far above the New South Wales figure. This shift is linked to a decline in children under 15, who now make up 13.2% of the area.
27.7% ▲ +62.6%
Higher than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 17.0%
- 2016: 22.4%
- 2021: 27.7%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
13.2% ▼ -24.8%
Lower than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 17.5%
- 2016: 14.4%
- 2021: 13.2%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In Eurobodalla Hinterland, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, followed by Seniors (65+) (28%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.0% of the community, which is well above the national figure. Additionally, 15.5% of residents are in a de facto relationship, a proportion much higher than most other areas.
7.0% ▼ -6.7%
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 7.4%
- 2016: 8.4%
- 2021: 7.0%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
15.5% ▲ +18.0%
Higher than 85% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 13.2%
- 2016: 15.3%
- 2021: 15.5%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In Eurobodalla Hinterland, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (12%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Eurobodalla Hinterland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/101041024/eurobodalla-hinterland/topic/demographics-identity