18,690 —
Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Epping (NSW) - West · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Family life and a youthful energy define Epping (NSW) - West, where 18,690 people live. The typical resident is 37, making the area slightly younger than the state and national figures. This is a place where young adults and children are more common than seniors.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Epping (NSW) - West — higher than 87% of areas.
| Epping (NSW) - West | 18,690 |
|---|---|
| 2121, NSW | 34,209 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
With a population of 18,690, this area is larger than about 89% of similar locations. The typical person here is 37, which is a little younger than the national figure of 38.
18,690 —
Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
37 yrs —
Younger than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Children under 15 make up 19.2% of the population, which is higher than most areas. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over represent 14.3%, a figure well below the New South Wales average of 17.6%.
14.3% —
Lower than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
19.2% —
Higher than 65% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In Epping (NSW) - West, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Children (0–14) (19%).
First Nations identity and marital status.
People in de facto relationships make up 6.1%, which is well below the national figure of 11.5%. Those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent represent 0.2%, among the lowest for similar areas.
0.2% —
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
6.1% —
Lower than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In Epping (NSW) - West, Married is the majority at 59%; Never married is next at 30%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Epping (NSW) - West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/126011721/epping-west/topic/demographics-identity