Nundah · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity in Nundah

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

A noticeably younger population defines Nundah, where the typical resident is just 35. This is three years younger than the average person in Queensland and across Australia. The area has grown quickly, adding 2,919 people since 2011 to reach a total population of 13,305.

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📍 Nundah, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Nundah sits — Total population

13,305 ▲ +28.1%
  • 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 Nundah — higher than 69% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Nundah13,305
4012, QLD 23,440
Queensland 5,156,138
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The total population has grown 28% since 2011, and the area is now larger than about 70% of similar places. Residents are noticeably younger than those in the state and national averages.

13,305 ▲ +28.1%

Higher than 69% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 10,386
  • 2016: 12,230
  • 2021: 13,305

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

35 yrs ▲ +2.9%

Younger than 79% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 34 yrs
  • 2016: 33 yrs
  • 2021: 35 yrs

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

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Young adults aged 25 to 44 make up the largest group at 41.8%. This helps explain why the proportions of children under 15 (12.3%) and seniors over 65 (11.5%) are both well below the national figures.

11.5% ▲ +3.5%

Lower than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 11.1%
  • 2016: 10.0%
  • 2021: 11.5%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

12.3% ▲ +1.3%

Lower than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 12.1%
  • 2016: 12.7%
  • 2021: 12.3%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In Nundah, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 42%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Children (0–14) (12%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

More than half of residents have never been married, and those in de facto relationships make up 18.7% of the population. This is well above the national figure of 11.5%. Indigenous residents account for 1.8% of the population.

1.8% ▲ +51.1%

Lower than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.2%
  • 2016: 1.6%
  • 2021: 1.8%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

18.7% ▲ +33.5%

Higher than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 14.0%
  • 2016: 17.1%
  • 2021: 18.7%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In Nundah, Never married is the majority at 52%; Married is next at 31%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 54 males; 85+: 142 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 64 males; 80–84: 83 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 111 males; 75–79: 160 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 184 males; 70–74: 216 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 251 males; 65–69: 261 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 327 males; 60–64: 298 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 357 males; 55–59: 333 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 392 males; 50–54: 411 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 435 males; 45–49: 415 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 502 males; 40–44: 481 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 644 males; 35–39: 658 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 802 males; 30–34: 771 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 826 males; 25–29: 876 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 527 males; 20–24: 609 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 238 males; 15–19: 245 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 240 males; 10–14: 224 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 271 males; 5–9: 269 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 345 males; 0–4: 278 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 Nundah [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/302031040/nundah/topic/demographics-identity