# Demographics & Identity — Merrylands - Holroyd

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

Area: Merrylands - Holroyd (Statistical Area 2 (SA2))

A significantly younger population now defines Merrylands - Holroyd, with a typical resident aged just 33. This area is one of the largest of its kind in the region, housing 23,806 people in a community where children and young adults are far more common than seniors.

The typical person living here is 33, making the area noticeably younger than both New South Wales and the national figure.

Only 0.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little below the national figure. People in de facto relationships make up 4.2% of the population, a figure that is well below the state and national averages.

Children under 15 make up 20.3% of the population, which is a little above the state and national figures. This helps explain the young feel of the area, while the 11.4% of people aged 65 and over is well below the national average.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 23,806 | — |
| Median age | 33 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.6% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 11.4% | — |
| Children under 15 | 20.3% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 4.2% | — |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 34.7%, Older adults (45–64) 20.9%, Children (0–14) 20.3%, Youth (15–24) 12.7%, Seniors (65+) 11.4%

**Marital status** — Married 49.0%, Never married 35.3%, Divorced 7.5%, Widowed 4.3%, Separated 3.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/125031714/merrylands-holroyd/topic/demographics-identity