24,763 —
Higher than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Grovedale - Mount Duneed · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in Grovedale - Mount Duneed is slightly younger than those in the state and national averages. This area is one of the largest of its kind, with 24,763 people living here. The population is balanced across age groups, though it leans toward young adults.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Grovedale - Mount Duneed — higher than 95% of areas.
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical age here is 36, which is a little younger than the Victorian and national figures of 38. This makes the area younger than most similar places.
24,763 —
Higher than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
36 yrs —
Younger than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Young adults aged 25 to 44 make up the largest group at 28.8%. Children under 15 and seniors aged 65 and over both sit around 18%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
17.8% —
Higher than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
18.2% —
Higher than 54% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In Grovedale - Mount Duneed, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (21%) and Children (0–14) (18%).
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 1.2% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little below the national figure. Most residents are either married (45.7%) or have never married (37.7%).
1.2% —
Lower than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.3% —
Higher than 54% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In Grovedale - Mount Duneed, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (38%) and Divorced (8%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Grovedale - Mount Duneed [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/203021487/grovedale-mount-duneed/topic/demographics-identity