North Haven · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity in North Haven

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

A growing population of 14,800 people has aged over the last decade in North Haven. The typical resident is now 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. This shift is seen in a rising number of seniors and a decline in the proportion of children.

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📍 North Haven, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where North Haven sits — Total population

14,800 ▲ +5.3%
  • 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 North Haven — higher than 75% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
North Haven14,800
5018, SA 5,600
South Australia 1,781,516
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population grew by 5.3% since 2011, adding about 742 people. Residents here are noticeably older than those in most similar areas, with a typical age of 44.

14,800 ▲ +5.3%

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

  • 2011: 14,058
  • 2016: 14,249
  • 2021: 14,800

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

44 yrs ▲ +2.3%

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

  • 2011: 43 yrs
  • 2016: 44 yrs
  • 2021: 44 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 now make up 21.7% of the area, a figure that is well above the national average. This helps explain why the proportion of children under 15 is much lower than most areas at just 15.6%.

21.7% ▲ +26.4%

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

  • 2011: 17.1%
  • 2016: 19.5%
  • 2021: 21.7%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

15.6% ▼ -5.3%

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

  • 2011: 16.5%
  • 2016: 15.1%
  • 2021: 15.6%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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North Haven splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (28%) and Young adults (25–44) (25%), with Seniors (65+) at 22%.

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent make up 3.7% of the population, which is higher than most areas. Around 13.4% of residents are in a de facto relationship, a figure that has risen since 2011.

3.7% ▲ +31.9%

Higher than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 2.8%
  • 2016: 2.9%
  • 2021: 3.7%

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

13.4% ▲ +27.3%

Higher than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 10.5%
  • 2016: 12.4%
  • 2021: 13.4%

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

Marital status

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In North Haven, the largest group is Married at 42%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (12%).

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 132 males; 85+: 216 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 178 males; 80–84: 201 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 261 males; 75–79: 324 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 439 males; 70–74: 459 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 489 males; 65–69: 515 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 603 males; 60–64: 602 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 501 males; 55–59: 556 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 467 males; 50–54: 533 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 415 males; 45–49: 444 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 443 males; 40–44: 436 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 436 males; 35–39: 531 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 432 males; 30–34: 464 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 434 males; 25–29: 460 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 440 males; 20–24: 383 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 369 males; 15–19: 344 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 389 males; 10–14: 386 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 379 males; 5–9: 388 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 381 males; 0–4: 380 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 North Haven [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/404021100/north-haven/topic/demographics-identity