16,320 —
Higher than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 15,635
- 2021: 16,320
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Banora Point · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Demographics & Identity in Banora Point
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Nearly half of all residents in Banora Point are married, reflecting a community with a very mature population. The typical person here is 48, which is far older than the national figure. This older demographic is a standout feature of the area, with a population that grew by 4.4% to 16,320 people since 2016.
16,320
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- 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 Banora Point — higher than 81% of areas.
| Banora Point | 16,320 |
|---|---|
| 2486, NSW | 32,838 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical resident is 48, making Banora Point far older than both the state and national averages. This is a larger area than about 81% of similar places, adding around 685 people over the last five years.
48 yrs —
Older than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 49 yrs
- 2021: 48 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 30% of the population, a figure far above the national average. In contrast, children under 15 are a little below the state and national figures at 15.8%.
30.0% —
Higher than 94% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 30.0%
- 2021: 30.0%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
15.8% —
Lower than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 15.6%
- 2021: 15.8%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In Banora Point, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 30%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.2% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. People in de facto relationships account for 10.6% of the community, a figure that is about the same as the state and national levels.
5.2% —
Higher than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 4.4%
- 2021: 5.2%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
10.6% —
Lower than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 8.9%
- 2021: 10.6%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In Banora Point, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (11%).
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 Banora Point [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/112031550/banora-point/topic/demographics-identity