6,555 ▲ +75.0%
Lower than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 3,745
- 2016: 6,678
- 2021: 6,555
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Rosebery - Bellamack · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Demographics & Identity in Rosebery - Bellamack
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A population increase of 75% since 2011 has shaped Rosebery - Bellamack into a rapidly growing hub for young families. The area is far younger than the national average, with the typical resident aged just 29 years. This growth is driven by a high proportion of children and young adults, creating a distinct demographic profile compared to the rest of the territory.
6,555
▲ +75.0%
- 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 Rosebery - Bellamack — lower than 68% of areas.
| Rosebery - Bellamack | 6,555 |
|---|---|
| 0832, NT | 18,727 |
| Northern Territory | 232,605 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by about 2,810 people since 2011 to reach 6,555. Residents here are noticeably younger than those in the Northern Territory, and far younger than the Australian average.
29 yrs ▲ +11.5%
Younger than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 26 yrs
- 2016: 28 yrs
- 2021: 29 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 26.8% of the area, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are far below the national average at only 4.9%, though this group has grown slightly since 2011.
4.9% ▲ +105.0%
Lower than 97% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 2.4%
- 2016: 3.1%
- 2021: 4.9%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
26.8% ▼ -8.6%
Higher than 98% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 29.4%
- 2016: 29.1%
- 2021: 26.8%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In Rosebery - Bellamack, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 36%, followed by Children (0–14) (27%) and Older adults (45–64) (18%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 10.6% of people identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure that is well above the national average. De facto relationships are also well above the Northern Territory and national figures, with 18.4% of residents in such partnerships.
10.6% ▲ +68.2%
Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 6.3%
- 2016: 7.0%
- 2021: 10.6%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
18.4% ▼ -12.6%
Higher than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 21.0%
- 2016: 21.8%
- 2021: 18.4%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →Rosebery - Bellamack splits fairly evenly between Never married (44%) and Married (43%), with Divorced at 7%.
Age & sex structure
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 Rosebery - Bellamack [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/701041043/rosebery-bellamack/topic/demographics-identity