# Demographics & Identity — Bohena Creek

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

Area: Bohena Creek (Suburb / Locality)

More than half of similar areas have fewer residents than Bohena Creek, which has a total population of 214 people. The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 44. It is also marked by a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most other similar places.

The typical person living here is 44, which is noticeably older than the typical resident in New South Wales and Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. Most residents are married, accounting for 56.3% of the population.

Seniors make up only 10.3% of the population, a figure that is well below both the state and national averages. Older adults aged 45 to 64 are the largest group at 38.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 214 | — |
| Median age | 44 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 6.1% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 10.3% | — |
| Children under 15 | 16.8% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 11.8% | — |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 38.8%, Young adults (25–44) 19.6%, Children (0–14) 16.8%, Youth (15–24) 14.5%, Seniors (65+) 10.3%

**Marital status** — Married 56.3%, Never married 37.5%, Divorced 5.7%, Widowed 3.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10443/bohena-creek/topic/demographics-identity