21,972 ▲ +11.8%
Higher than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 19,645
- 2016: 21,019
- 2021: 21,972
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Nelson Bay Peninsula · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Demographics & Identity in Nelson Bay Peninsula
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in Nelson Bay Peninsula is 55, making it one of the oldest areas at this level. The population has grown by 12% since 2011 to reach 21,972 people, with a significant shift towards an older age profile.
21,972
▲ +11.8%
- 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 Nelson Bay Peninsula — higher than 92% of areas.
| Nelson Bay Peninsula | 21,972 |
|---|---|
| 2315, NSW | 15,287 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The area's population is far older than the national figure, with the typical age rising by 6 years since 2011 to reach 55.
55 yrs ▲ +12.2%
Older than 97% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 49 yrs
- 2016: 52 yrs
- 2021: 55 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 34.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. This is consistent with a much lower proportion of children under 15, who account for only 13.1%.
34.8% ▲ +21.8%
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 28.6%
- 2016: 31.8%
- 2021: 34.8%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
13.1% ▼ -17.1%
Lower than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 15.8%
- 2016: 15.0%
- 2021: 13.1%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In Nelson Bay Peninsula, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 35%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (16%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 3.6% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most areas. Most people are married (51.9%), while those in de facto relationships (9.5%) are a little below the national figure.
3.6% ▲ +84.2%
Higher than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 2.0%
- 2016: 2.9%
- 2021: 3.6%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
9.5% ▲ +15.6%
Lower than 75% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 8.2%
- 2016: 9.7%
- 2021: 9.5%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In Nelson Bay Peninsula, Married is the majority at 52%; Never married is next at 25%.
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 Nelson Bay Peninsula [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/106031121/nelson-bay-peninsula/topic/demographics-identity