# Demographics & Identity — Luddenham

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

Area: Luddenham (Suburb / Locality)

A high proportion of children under 15 makes Luddenham a notably young area. With 22.4% of the population in this age group, it is well above the national figure. This youthfulness is reflected in the typical resident's age of 37.

The area has 1,927 residents, which is larger than about 80% of similar areas. These residents are a little younger than the average person in New South Wales and Australia.

About 2.3% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is about the same as the Australian average. Those in de facto relationships make up 7.7% of the area, which is well below the national figure.

Children make up 22.4% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. This stands in contrast to seniors aged 65 and over, who represent 11.7% of the population, a figure well below the state and national averages.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 1,927 | +28.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 37 yrs | +2.8% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.3% | +5.9% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 11.7% | -6.7% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 22.4% | +1.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 7.7% | +13.6% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 28.0%, Young adults (25–44) 23.5%, Children (0–14) 22.4%, Youth (15–24) 14.7%, Seniors (65+) 11.7%

**Marital status** — Married 56.7%, Never married 32.7%, Divorced 5.4%, Widowed 3.1%, Separated 2.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12428/luddenham/topic/demographics-identity