# Demographics & Identity — Milsons Point

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

Area: Milsons Point (Suburb / Locality)

A typical resident in Milsons Point is noticeably older than the national average, with the area showing a stark contrast to the rest of the country. While the population has reached 2,529 people, it is a place where seniors are far more common than children.

The usual resident is 44 years old, which is noticeably older than the typical person in New South Wales and Australia.

De facto relationships are more common here at 14.8%, well above the 11.5% national figure. Meanwhile, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.3%, which is well below the New South Wales rate.

Children under 15 make up only 6.5% of the population, far below the national figure of 18.2%. This helps explain why the area is older than most, with 22.7% of residents being seniors.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 2,529 | +25.6% since 2011 |
| Median age | 44 yrs | +12.8% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.3% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 22.7% | +66.5% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 6.5% | -14.7% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 14.8% | -4.2% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 37.7%, Older adults (45–64) 27.2%, Seniors (65+) 22.7%, Children (0–14) 6.5%, Youth (15–24) 6.4%

**Marital status** — Married 47.6%, Never married 36.3%, Divorced 9.5%, Widowed 4.6%, Separated 1.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12640/milsons-point/topic/demographics-identity