3 ▲ —
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 0
- 2016: 0
- 2021: 3
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
New Chum · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical age of 91 years makes New Chum far older than most of the country. This sparsely populated area has only 3 residents, reflecting a tiny community with a very elderly population.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is New Chum — lower than 99% of areas.
| New Chum | 3 |
|---|---|
| 4303, QLD | 4,173 |
| Queensland | 5,156,138 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The population is among the smallest at this level with just 3 people. These residents are far older than those in Queensland and Australia, where the typical age is 38.
3 ▲ —
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
91 yrs —
Older than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 100%, ahead of Children (0–14) (0%).
In New Chum, Seniors (65+) is the majority at 100%.
First Nations identity and marital status.
The most common marital status is Widowed at 100%, ahead of Married (0%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in New Chum [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/310041301/new-chum/topic/demographics-identity