10,333 —
Higher than 54% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 9,983
- 2021: 10,333
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Geraldton - South · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Demographics & Identity in Geraldton - South
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A growing population of 10,333 people defines Geraldton - South, where the typical resident has aged by two years since 2016. This area is now a hub for families, with children under 15 making up a much larger share of the community than in most other Australian suburbs.
10,333
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- 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 Geraldton - South — higher than 54% of areas.
| Geraldton - South | 10,333 |
|---|---|
| 6532, WA | 6,915 |
| Western Australia | 2,660,026 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 3.5% between 2016 and 2021, adding about 350 people. The typical resident is now 38 years old, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
38 yrs —
Younger than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 36 yrs
- 2021: 38 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Children under 15 make up 22.2% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 18.2%. In contrast, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is 15.0%, which is a little below both the state and national levels.
15.0% —
Lower than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 11.4%
- 2021: 15.0%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
22.2% —
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 23.1%
- 2021: 22.2%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →Geraldton - South splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (26%), with Children (0–14) at 22%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.1% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. Relationships here also differ from the norm, with a higher share of people in de facto partnerships compared to the rest of the country.
6.1% —
Higher than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 4.7%
- 2021: 6.1%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
14.0% —
Higher than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 13.3%
- 2021: 14.0%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In Geraldton - South, Married is the majority at 50%; Never married is next at 34%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Geraldton - South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/511041288/geraldton-south/topic/demographics-identity