Hindmarsh - Brompton · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity in Hindmarsh - Brompton

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

More than 2,400 people moved to Hindmarsh - Brompton since 2011, bringing the total population to 19,076. This is a noticeably younger area than the state average, with a typical resident aged 37.

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📍 Hindmarsh - Brompton, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Hindmarsh - Brompton sits — Total population

19,076 ▲ +14.7%
  • 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 Hindmarsh - Brompton — higher than 88% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Hindmarsh - Brompton19,076
5008, SA 14,384
South Australia 1,781,516
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population grew by 15% over a decade, making this area larger than about 90% of similar places. The typical age has stayed steady at 37 years since 2011.

19,076 ▲ +14.7%

Higher than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 16,632
  • 2016: 17,624
  • 2021: 19,076

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

37 yrs → 0.0%

Younger than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 37 yrs
  • 2016: 37 yrs
  • 2021: 37 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 33.9%. Children under 15 are well below the national figure at 13.8%, while seniors are also a little below the Australian average at 15.4%.

15.4% ▲ +13.6%

Lower than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 13.6%
  • 2016: 14.4%
  • 2021: 15.4%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

13.8% ▼ -12.8%

Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 15.9%
  • 2016: 14.5%
  • 2021: 13.8%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In Hindmarsh - Brompton, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 34%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Seniors (65+) (15%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, rising to 14.5% since 2011. About 1.7% of the population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is about the same as the South Australian figure.

1.7% ▲ +3.3%

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

  • 2011: 1.6%
  • 2016: 1.4%
  • 2021: 1.7%

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

14.5% ▲ +33.7%

Higher than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 10.8%
  • 2016: 11.9%
  • 2021: 14.5%

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

Marital status

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In Hindmarsh - Brompton, the largest group is Never married at 46%, followed by Married (36%) and Divorced (10%).

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 162 males; 85+: 291 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 173 males; 80–84: 225 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 218 males; 75–79: 255 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 313 males; 70–74: 367 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 440 males; 65–69: 485 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 539 males; 60–64: 577 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 570 males; 55–59: 624 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 603 males; 50–54: 600 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 608 males; 45–49: 589 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 582 males; 40–44: 565 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 752 males; 35–39: 748 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 928 males; 30–34: 928 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 995 males; 25–29: 976 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 749 males; 20–24: 783 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 424 males; 15–19: 360 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 444 males; 10–14: 433 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 429 males; 5–9: 380 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 456 males; 0–4: 488 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 Hindmarsh - Brompton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/404011093/hindmarsh-brompton/topic/demographics-identity