# Demographics & Identity — Birrong

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

Area: Birrong (Suburb / Locality)

A typical resident in Birrong is just 36 years old, making it noticeably younger than the New South Wales average. This area is larger than about 86% of similar places, with a population of 3,331 people. The community is shaped by a high number of young adults and children.

With 3,331 residents, Birrong is larger than most areas of its kind. Its typical resident is 36, which is noticeably younger than the state figure of 39.

Nearly half of residents are married, though the 4.8% of people in de facto relationships is well below the national figure of 11.5%. Those identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander make up 0.5%, which is a little below the state average.

The area is skewed toward younger people, with children under 15 making up 19.2% of the population. Conversely, the 14.4% of residents aged 65 and over is well below the New South Wales figure of 17.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 3,331 | +12.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 36 yrs | -2.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.5% | -27.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 14.4% | +7.1% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 19.2% | -9.7% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 4.8% | +28.5% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 26.2%, Older adults (45–64) 25.8%, Children (0–14) 19.2%, Youth (15–24) 14.5%, Seniors (65+) 14.4%

**Marital status** — Married 48.7%, Never married 35.2%, Divorced 8.6%, Widowed 4.1%, Separated 3.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10378/birrong/topic/demographics-identity