2,603 ▲ +25.0%
Higher than 82% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 2,083
- 2016: 2,464
- 2021: 2,603
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Kahibah · Suburb / Locality
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A larger population than about 83% of similar areas makes Kahibah a significant local hub. The community is shaped by a strong presence of families, with over 20% of residents being children under 15. This creates a balanced mix of ages, with the typical resident being 39 years old.
All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Kahibah — higher than 82% of areas.
| Kahibah | 2,603 |
|---|---|
| 2290, NSW | 34,912 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
Kahibah has a total population of 2,603 people. The typical resident is 39, which is about the same as the New South Wales figure and a little older than the national typical age of 38.
2,603 ▲ +25.0%
Higher than 82% of suburb / locality areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
39 yrs ▲ +2.6%
Younger than 74% of suburb / locality areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Children under 15 make up 20.6% of the population, which is higher than most areas and a little above the national figure of 18.2%. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over represent 18.9%, sitting around the middle for similar areas.
18.9% ▼ -5.8%
Higher than 51% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
20.6% ▲ +4.1%
Higher than 73% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In Kahibah, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 28%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Children (0–14) (21%).
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 3.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure that is higher than most similar areas. In terms of relationships, 12.4% of people are in a de facto partnership, which is a little above the state figure.
3.3% ▲ +22.8%
Higher than 62% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.4% ▲ +16.4%
Higher than 51% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In Kahibah, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (10%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Kahibah [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12056/kahibah/topic/demographics-identity