6,969 —
Lower than 66% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Denistone · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in Denistone is 42 years old, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. This community of 6,969 people is largely defined by established households, with a high proportion of married couples. It reflects a mature demographic profile where older adults make up the largest age group.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Denistone — lower than 66% of areas.
| Denistone | 6,969 |
|---|---|
| 2112, NSW | 38,026 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical age of 42 is higher than most similar areas and noticeably older than the national figure of 38. There are 6,969 people living in the area.
6,969 —
Lower than 66% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
42 yrs —
Older 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.
Older adults aged 45 to 64 make up the largest group at 28.1%. Meanwhile, children under 15 and seniors aged 65 and over both sit around 18.5% to 18.7%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
18.7% —
Higher than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
18.5% —
Higher than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In Denistone, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (19%).
First Nations identity and marital status.
Married people make up 60.2% of the population, while those in de facto relationships at 5.4% are well below the national figure of 11.5%. Only 0.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is among the lowest for its level.
0.4% —
Lower than 94% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
5.4% —
Lower than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In Denistone, Married is the majority at 60%; Never married is next at 28%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Denistone [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/126021722/denistone/topic/demographics-identity