# Demographics & Identity — Denistone West

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

Area: Denistone West (Suburb / Locality)

Married couples make up 61.9% of the population in Denistone West, where a typical resident is 42. This area is noticeably older than the national figure, though it has a higher proportion of children than most similar places.

There are 947 people living here, which is more than 74% of similar areas. The typical resident is 42, making the population noticeably older than both the state and national figures.

Only 4.0% of residents are in a de facto relationship, which is well below the 11.5% national average. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.5%, a little below the state figure of 3.4%.

Children under 15 make up 20.4% of the population, which is a little above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 18.4%, a result that is around the middle for similar areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 947 | +4.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 42 yrs | +7.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.5% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 18.4% | +59.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 20.4% | -8.1% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 4.0% | -14.3% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 27.6%, Young adults (25–44) 21.0%, Children (0–14) 20.4%, Seniors (65+) 18.4%, Youth (15–24) 12.6%

**Marital status** — Married 61.9%, Never married 27.7%, Divorced 5.2%, Widowed 3.4%, Separated 1.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11242/denistone-west/topic/demographics-identity