# Demographics & Identity — Karoonda - Lameroo

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

Area: Karoonda - Lameroo (Statistical Area 2 (SA2))

Far older residents define Karoonda - Lameroo, where the typical person is 46—eight years older than the national figure. This aging trend is clear across the area, as the population has shrunk by 4.3% to 2,921 people since 2011.

The typical resident is 46, which is much higher than most areas and noticeably older than the South Australian average of 41. This age has climbed by 2 years since 2011.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 1.8% of the population, which is about the same as the state figure. Most adults are married (51.8%), and those in de facto relationships rose to 10.8% since 2011.

A quarter of the population is now aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average of 17.2%. This group grew by 6.3 percentage points since 2011, while the share of children under 15 fell to 16.7%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 2,921 | -4.3% since 2011 |
| Median age | 46 yrs | +4.5% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.8% | +8.7% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 25.0% | +34.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.7% | -11.8% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 10.8% | +28.3% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 27.4%, Seniors (65+) 25.0%, Young adults (25–44) 21.9%, Children (0–14) 16.7%, Youth (15–24) 8.9%

**Marital status** — Married 51.8%, Never married 29.1%, Divorced 8.9%, Widowed 7.4%, Separated 2.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/407031161/karoonda-lameroo/topic/demographics-identity