# Demographics & Identity — Milton

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

Area: Milton (Suburb / Locality)

Over half of the residents in Milton are married, reflecting a mature community where the typical person is 55 years old. This makes the area far older than the state and national averages. With 1,801 people, it is larger than about 79% of similar areas.

The typical resident is 55, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This age is also much higher than most similar areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.3% of the population, which is about the same as the Australian figure. Those in de facto relationships account for 11.1%, a figure lower than most similar areas.

Older residents make up a huge part of the population, with those aged 65 and over at 36.2%, far above the New South Wales figure of 17.6%. This helps explain why children under 15 make up only 15.2% of the area, which is well below the national average.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 1,801 | +24.3% since 2011 |
| Median age | 55 yrs | +7.8% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.3% | +181.2% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 36.2% | +15.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.2% | +3.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 11.1% | +48.1% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 36.2%, Older adults (45–64) 25.2%, Young adults (25–44) 16.0%, Children (0–14) 15.2%, Youth (15–24) 7.5%

**Marital status** — Married 50.8%, Never married 23.5%, Divorced 11.7%, Widowed 10.9%, Separated 2.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12641/milton/topic/demographics-identity