# Demographics & Identity — Granville

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

Area: Granville (Suburb / Locality)

A shift towards a much younger population defines Granville, where the typical resident is now just 31 years old. This makes the area noticeably younger than the national figure. With over 16,700 people, it stands as one of the largest communities in its class.

The typical resident is 31, which is far younger than the New South Wales average of 39. This puts Granville among the youngest areas at this level.

Nearly half of residents are married, while 38.6% have never been married. Those in de facto relationships make up 5.4%, which is well below the national figure of 11.5%.

Young adults aged 25 to 44 make up nearly 40% of the population. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over represent only 9.7%, a figure well below the national average of 17.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 16,716 | +19.5% since 2011 |
| Median age | 31 yrs | +3.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.7% | -28.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 9.7% | +17.9% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.6% | -20.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 5.4% | +36.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 39.8%, Older adults (45–64) 18.7%, Youth (15–24) 16.2%, Children (0–14) 15.6%, Seniors (65+) 9.7%

**Marital status** — Married 47.4%, Never married 38.6%, Divorced 7.5%, Separated 3.5%, Widowed 3.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11745/granville/topic/demographics-identity