Wilsons Promontory · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity in Wilsons Promontory

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

Among the smallest areas in the region, Wilsons Promontory is a sparsely populated place with only 16 residents. This tiny population is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of just 31.

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📍 Wilsons Promontory, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Wilsons Promontory sits — Total population

16 ▲ +14.3%
  • 1–1: 40 areas
  • 1–2: 0 areas
  • 2–3: 0 areas
  • 3–4: 12 areas
  • 4–6: 6 areas
  • 6–9: 9 areas
  • 9–13: 10 areas
  • 13–19: 7 areas
  • 19–27: 17 areas
  • 27–39: 6 areas
  • 39–56: 5 areas
  • 56–81: 4 areas
  • 81–116: 1 area
  • 116–168: 5 areas
  • 168–242: 3 areas
  • 242–349: 4 areas
  • 349–503: 2 areas
  • 503–725: 9 areas
  • 725–1,045: 3 areas
  • 1,045–1,506: 5 areas
  • 1,506–2,171: 31 areas
  • 2,171–3,130: 83 areas
  • 3,130–4,513: 217 areas
  • 4,513–6,507: 318 areas
  • 6,507–9,382: 402 areas
  • 9,382–13,526: 546 areas
  • 13,526–19,501: 496 areas
  • 19,501–28,116: 231 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Wilsons Promontory — lower than 99% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Wilsons Promontory16
3960, VIC 2,715
Victoria 6,503,491
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population grew by 14% since 2011, adding about 2 people. Residents here are much younger than those in Victoria and Australia, with the typical age falling by one year since 2011 to reach 31.

16 ▲ +14.3%

Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 14
  • 2016: 13
  • 2021: 16

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

31 yrs ▼ -3.1%

Younger than 94% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 32 yrs
  • 2016: 39 yrs
  • 2021: 31 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 19%, ahead of Children (0–14) (0%).

Age structure

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In Wilsons Promontory, Older adults (45–64) is the majority at 100%.

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

The most common marital status is Never married at 42%, ahead of Married (33%).

Marital status

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In Wilsons Promontory, Never married is the majority at 56%; Married is next at 44%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 0 males; 85+: 0 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 0 males; 80–84: 0 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 0 males; 75–79: 0 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 0 males; 70–74: 0 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 0 males; 65–69: 0 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 0 males; 60–64: 0 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 0 males; 55–59: 0 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 0 males; 50–54: 0 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 0 males; 45–49: 0 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 0 males; 40–44: 0 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 0 males; 35–39: 0 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 0 males; 30–34: 0 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 5 males; 25–29: 4 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 0 males; 20–24: 0 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 0 males; 15–19: 0 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 0 males; 10–14: 0 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 0 males; 5–9: 0 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 0 males; 0–4: 0 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Wilsons Promontory [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/205031092/wilsons-promontory/topic/demographics-identity