163 —
Lower than 51% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 145
- 2021: 163
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Cunningar · Suburb / Locality
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
An older population defines Cunningar, where the typical resident is 54 years old. This is far older than the national figure of 38 years, contributing to a demographic profile that leans heavily towards retirees and middle-aged adults.
All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Cunningar — lower than 51% of areas.
| Cunningar | 163 |
|---|---|
| 2587, NSW | 2,932 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The total population is 163 people, which is larger than about 51% of similar areas. This community is far older than both the state and national averages, with a typical age of 54.
163 —
Lower than 51% of suburb / locality areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
54 yrs —
Older than 83% of suburb / locality areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. Older adults aged 45 to 64 are the largest group at 37.4%, while children under 15 make up 17.2%.
26.4% —
Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
17.2% —
Higher than 50% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In Cunningar, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 36%, followed by Seniors (65+) (25%) and Children (0–14) (16%).
First Nations identity and marital status.
Most residents are married at 56.8%, while those in de facto relationships account for only 4.1%, which is well below the national figure of 11.5%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 1.8% of the population.
1.8% —
Lower than 51% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
4.1% —
Lower than 91% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In Cunningar, Married is the majority at 56%; Never married is next at 28%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Cunningar [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11165/cunningar/topic/demographics-identity