# Demographics & Identity — Eastgardens

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

Area: Eastgardens (Suburb / Locality)

Nearly half of all residents are young adults aged 25 to 44, making Eastgardens a notably youthful place. The typical person here is just 31 years old, which is far younger than the New South Wales figure of 39.

With 4,086 people, Eastgardens is larger than about 88% of similar areas. Its typical resident is 31, which is noticeably younger than the Australian average of 38.

De facto relationships are common here, with 20.6% of people in one—well above the 11.5% national figure. This aligns with the high number of people who have never married, who make up 52.3% of the population.

Young adults dominate the area, while seniors aged 65 and over make up only 8.3%, a figure well below the national average of 17.2%. Children under 15 account for 15.4% of the population, which is a little below the state average.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 4,086 | +405.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 31 yrs | -27.9% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.2% | +221.8% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 8.3% | -62.9% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.4% | -2.8% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 20.6% | +211.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 46.5%, Children (0–14) 15.4%, Youth (15–24) 15.4%, Older adults (45–64) 14.8%, Seniors (65+) 8.3%

**Marital status** — Never married 52.3%, Married 38.4%, Divorced 4.8%, Widowed 2.3%, Separated 2.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11370/eastgardens/topic/demographics-identity