1,907 —
Lower than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Port Melbourne Industrial · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Just 32 years is the typical age for those living in Port Melbourne Industrial, making it noticeably younger than both the state and national figures. This is a small population of 1,907 people, where a huge majority are young adults.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Port Melbourne Industrial — lower than 93% of areas.
How many people, and the typical age.
The total population is 1,907, which is among the smallest for areas at this level. Residents are much younger than most other areas, with a typical age of 32.
1,907 —
Lower than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
32 yrs —
Younger than 91% 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 60% of the population. This helps explain why children under 15 (8.7%) and seniors aged 65 and over (2.2%) are both far below the state and national levels.
2.2% —
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
8.7% —
Lower than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In Port Melbourne Industrial, Young adults (25–44) is the majority at 60%; Older adults (45–64) is next at 17%.
First Nations identity and marital status.
Many residents are in de facto relationships, at 23.1%, which is far above the national figure of 11.5%. About 0.5% of the population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is much lower than most areas.
0.5% —
Lower than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
23.1% —
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In Port Melbourne Industrial, Never married is the majority at 61%; Married is next at 27%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Port Melbourne Industrial [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/206051511/port-melbourne-industrial/topic/demographics-identity