# Demographics & Identity — North Parramatta

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

Area: North Parramatta (Statistical Area 2 (SA2))

A typical resident in North Parramatta is just 35, making the area noticeably younger than the national figure. The population has grown by 13% since 2011 to reach 22,878 people. This growth is led by a large group of young adults, while the proportion of seniors remains very low.

North Parramatta is among the largest areas of its kind with 22,878 residents. While the typical age has risen 3 years since 2011, it remains 3 years younger than the national average.

People in de facto relationships make up 9.3% of the area, a figure much lower than most similar places. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people account for 1% of the population, which is a little below the state and national averages.

Young adults aged 25 to 44 make up the biggest group at 41.5%. Seniors aged 65 and over represent only 11% of the population, which is well below the figures for both New South Wales and Australia.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 22,878 | +12.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 35 yrs | +9.4% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.0% | -20.2% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 11.0% | +9.5% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 17.1% | +9.3% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 9.3% | +19.0% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 41.5%, Older adults (45–64) 20.2%, Children (0–14) 17.1%, Seniors (65+) 11.0%, Youth (15–24) 10.2%

**Marital status** — Married 46.1%, Never married 38.2%, Divorced 9.1%, Widowed 3.5%, Separated 3.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/125041489/north-parramatta/topic/demographics-identity