# Demographics & Identity — Grasmere

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

Area: Grasmere (Suburb / Locality)

A typical resident in Grasmere is 59 years old, making the area far older than the national figure. This is a sparsely populated region where nearly half of the people are seniors, creating a demographic profile that stands out across the state.

The population totals 2,105 people, which is larger than about 81% of similar areas. Residents here are far older than the New South Wales average by 20 years.

About 1.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little below the state figure. The area also has a very low rate of de facto relationships at 3.2%, while half of the population is married.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 43.6% of the population, a figure far above the national average. This explains why children under 15 are much less common here, making up only 11.6% of the area.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 2,105 | +23.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 59 yrs | +9.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.2% | +35.6% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 43.6% | +11.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 11.6% | -8.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 3.2% | +26.3% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 43.6%, Older adults (45–64) 22.4%, Young adults (25–44) 11.8%, Children (0–14) 11.6%, Youth (15–24) 10.4%

**Marital status** — Married 50.4%, Never married 21.7%, Widowed 20.5%, Divorced 5.7%, Separated 1.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11746/grasmere/topic/demographics-identity