Nailsworth - Broadview · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity in Nailsworth - Broadview

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

More than 500 new residents have moved into Nailsworth - Broadview since 2011, bringing the total population to 6,484. While the area has grown, its typical resident remains 38 years old, which is noticeably younger than the South Australian average.

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📍 Nailsworth - Broadview, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Nailsworth - Broadview sits — Total population

6,484 ▲ +8.7%
  • 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 Nailsworth - Broadview — lower than 68% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Nailsworth - Broadview6,484
5083, SA 7,953
South Australia 1,781,516
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population grew by 8.7% between 2011 and 2021. The typical age of residents is now 38, which is about the same as the national figure.

6,484 ▲ +8.7%

Lower than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 5,963
  • 2016: 6,075
  • 2021: 6,484

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

38 yrs ▲ +2.7%

Younger than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 37 yrs
  • 2016: 38 yrs
  • 2021: 38 yrs

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

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 14.9% of the area, a figure well below the South Australian average. Children under 15 account for 17.3% of the population, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

14.9% ▲ +21.4%

Lower than 65% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 12.2%
  • 2016: 13.8%
  • 2021: 14.9%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

17.3% ▼ -1.4%

Lower than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 17.5%
  • 2016: 17.3%
  • 2021: 17.3%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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Nailsworth - Broadview splits fairly evenly between Young adults (25–44) (30%) and Older adults (45–64) (26%), with Children (0–14) at 17%.

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

People in de facto relationships make up 9.8% of the population, which is much lower than most similar areas. Those identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander represent 0.9%, which is a little below the state and national figures.

0.9% ▲ +75.0%

Lower than 75% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 0.5%
  • 2016: 0.6%
  • 2021: 0.9%

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

9.8% ▲ +28.9%

Lower than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 7.6%
  • 2016: 9.6%
  • 2021: 9.8%

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

Marital status

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In Nailsworth - Broadview, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (9%).

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 35 males; 85+: 71 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 34 males; 80–84: 54 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 56 males; 75–79: 87 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 132 males; 70–74: 146 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 181 males; 65–69: 171 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 210 males; 60–64: 250 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 194 males; 55–59: 208 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 197 males; 50–54: 206 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 192 males; 45–49: 224 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 218 males; 40–44: 210 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 250 males; 35–39: 266 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 247 males; 30–34: 252 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 253 males; 25–29: 228 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 206 males; 20–24: 208 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 190 males; 15–19: 181 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 178 males; 10–14: 197 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 205 males; 5–9: 169 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 185 males; 0–4: 184 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 Nailsworth - Broadview [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/401061020/nailsworth-broadview/topic/demographics-identity