# Demographics & Identity — Adelong

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

Area: Adelong (Suburb / Locality)

A typical resident in Adelong is now 49, making the area far older than both the state and national averages. This community of 938 people is defined by a high proportion of seniors and a strong presence of couples in de facto relationships.

The typical resident is 49 years old, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This population of 938 is larger than about 73% of similar areas.

People in de facto relationships account for 16.2% of residents, which is well above the 11.5% national figure. Those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent make up 4.5% of the population, a little above the national average.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.4% of the population, which is well above the 17.2% seen across Australia. Children under 15 make up 15.9%, a little below the national average.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 938 | +6.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 49 yrs | +22.5% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 4.5% | +58.3% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 24.4% | +21.2% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.9% | -30.1% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 16.2% | +16.5% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 29.9%, Seniors (65+) 24.4%, Young adults (25–44) 19.2%, Children (0–14) 15.9%, Youth (15–24) 10.6%

**Marital status** — Married 43.2%, Never married 33.2%, Divorced 11.3%, Widowed 7.1%, Separated 5.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10018/adelong/topic/demographics-identity