# Demographics & Identity — Snowy Mountains

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

Area: Snowy Mountains (Sub-region (SA3))

Older residents and a growing number of couples define the daily life of Snowy Mountains. This region is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 43 and a population that grew by 9.4% since 2011 to reach 20,717 people.

The typical person here is 43, which is noticeably older than the New South Wales figure of 39. This age has risen by two years since 2011.

De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, at 14.2%. Around 3.1% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Older adults make up the largest group at 28.6%, while seniors aged 65 and over now account for 20% of the population. Meanwhile, children under 15 have fallen to 16.2%, which is a little below the national figure.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 20,717 | +9.4% since 2011 |
| Median age | 43 yrs | +4.9% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 3.1% | +50.9% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 20.0% | +23.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.2% | -15.7% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 14.2% | +26.1% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 28.6%, Young adults (25–44) 24.3%, Seniors (65+) 20.0%, Children (0–14) 16.2%, Youth (15–24) 11.0%

**Marital status** — Married 44.4%, Never married 37.5%, Divorced 9.6%, Widowed 5.3%, Separated 3.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/10103/snowy-mountains/topic/demographics-identity