Erina - Green Point · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity in Erina - Green Point

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

A far older population than the state average defines Erina - Green Point, where the typical resident is 50. This is a mature community of 14,758 people that has grown by 8.6% since 2011, with a very high proportion of seniors shaping the local feel.

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📍 Erina - Green Point, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Erina - Green Point sits — Total population

14,758 ▲ +8.6%
  • 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 Erina - Green Point — higher than 75% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Erina - Green Point14,758
2250, NSW 71,168
New South Wales 8,072,163
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The typical person living here is 50, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This age has climbed by 3 years since 2011, while the total population grew to 14,758 people.

14,758 ▲ +8.6%

Higher than 75% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 13,592
  • 2016: 13,953
  • 2021: 14,758

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

50 yrs ▲ +6.4%

Older than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 47 yrs
  • 2016: 49 yrs
  • 2021: 50 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 32.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. This high number of older residents is consistent with a smaller proportion of children under 15, who make up 15.8% of the area.

32.4% ▲ +21.3%

Higher than 98% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 26.7%
  • 2016: 29.3%
  • 2021: 32.4%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

15.8% ▼ -5.5%

Lower than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 16.7%
  • 2016: 16.3%
  • 2021: 15.8%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In Erina - Green Point, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

Most residents are married (51.2%), while those in de facto relationships make up 6.9%, which is well below the national figure of 11.5%. About 2.7% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, a figure that has risen since 2011.

2.7% ▲ +102.6%

Higher than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.3%
  • 2016: 2.0%
  • 2021: 2.7%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

6.9% ▲ +35.8%

Lower than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 5.1%
  • 2016: 6.7%
  • 2021: 6.9%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In Erina - Green Point, Married is the majority at 51%; Never married is next at 25%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 356 males; 85+: 653 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 344 males; 80–84: 436 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 434 males; 75–79: 556 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 459 males; 70–74: 607 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 411 males; 65–69: 529 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 417 males; 60–64: 520 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 420 males; 55–59: 489 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 429 males; 50–54: 463 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 413 males; 45–49: 434 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 350 males; 40–44: 405 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 375 males; 35–39: 378 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 247 males; 30–34: 321 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 250 males; 25–29: 243 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 355 males; 20–24: 301 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 428 males; 15–19: 418 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 451 males; 10–14: 419 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 409 males; 5–9: 393 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 342 males; 0–4: 311 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Erina - Green Point [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/102011031/erina-green-point/topic/demographics-identity