# Demographics & Identity — Ballina

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

Area: Ballina (Statistical Area 2 (SA2))

A typical resident in Ballina is 53, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This makes the area one of the oldest in the region, with a population that has grown by 15% since 2011 to reach 18,629 people.

The population grew by 15% over ten years, adding about 2,463 people. The typical resident is now 53, which is 4 years older than it was in 2011.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.8% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. Around 12.0% of residents are in a de facto relationship, a figure that rose 2.1 points since 2011.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 34.7% of the community, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. This helps explain why the proportion of children under 15 is well below the state and national average at 13.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 18,629 | +15.2% since 2011 |
| Median age | 53 yrs | +8.2% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 4.8% | +24.1% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 34.7% | +25.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 13.2% | -9.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.0% | +20.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 34.7%, Older adults (45–64) 24.8%, Young adults (25–44) 18.9%, Children (0–14) 13.2%, Youth (15–24) 8.3%

**Marital status** — Married 41.5%, Never married 31.6%, Divorced 12.9%, Widowed 10.2%, Separated 3.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/112011236/ballina/topic/demographics-identity