# Demographics & Identity — Abermain

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

Area: Abermain (Suburb / Locality)

About 42% of people in Abermain are married, reflecting a community with a strong family focus. This is a relatively young area where the typical resident is 37, and children under 15 make up a much larger share of the population than in most other areas.

Abermain has a total population of 2,544 people, which is larger than about 82% of similar areas. Residents here are generally a little younger than the national figure.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 11.0% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. People in de facto relationships are also more common here than in most other areas.

Families with children are common, as those under 15 make up 22.7% of the population, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 18.2%. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over are less common here than in most other areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 2,544 | +9.6% since 2011 |
| Median age | 37 yrs | +2.8% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 11.0% | +122.3% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 14.3% | +13.5% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 22.7% | +3.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 15.1% | +30.2% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 25.7%, Young adults (25–44) 25.3%, Children (0–14) 22.7%, Seniors (65+) 14.3%, Youth (15–24) 11.6%

**Marital status** — Married 41.8%, Never married 37.9%, Divorced 10.4%, Widowed 5.0%, Separated 5.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10010/abermain/topic/demographics-identity