# Demographics & Identity — Parramatta - South

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

Area: Parramatta - South (Statistical Area 2 (SA2))

A typical resident in Parramatta - South is just 32 years old, making this area noticeably younger than both the state and national figures. This youthfulness is driven by a huge concentration of 25 to 44 year olds, who make up nearly half the population. It is a high-density area with 9,867 people living across its small footprint.

The typical person here is 32, which is much lower than most similar areas and 6 to 7 years younger than the typical Australian.

Most residents are married (50.4%) or have never been married (38.1%). People in de facto relationships make up only 6.2% of the population, which is among the lowest for this kind of area.

Nearly half the population are young adults aged 25 to 44. This helps explain why seniors are so few here, with those 65 and over making up only 7.3% of the population, a figure well below the national average.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 9,867 | — |
| Median age | 32 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.5% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 7.3% | — |
| Children under 15 | 16.1% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 6.2% | — |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 49.1%, Children (0–14) 16.1%, Older adults (45–64) 15.1%, Youth (15–24) 12.5%, Seniors (65+) 7.3%

**Marital status** — Married 50.4%, Never married 38.1%, Divorced 6.5%, Separated 2.5%, Widowed 2.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/125041718/parramatta-south/topic/demographics-identity