# Demographics & Identity — Mollymook Beach

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

Area: Mollymook Beach (Suburb / Locality)

Over a third of residents in Mollymook Beach are aged 65 or over. This makes the area far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 57. It is a predominantly senior community where the elderly make up the largest single age group.

The population of Mollymook Beach is 2,531 people, which is larger than about 82% of similar areas. The typical resident here is 57, making the area far older than the New South Wales figure of 39.

Most residents are married, making up 58% of the population. Those in de facto relationships account for 10.1%, which is lower than most areas, while Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.8% of the community.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 37.4% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 17.2%. This helps explain why the proportion of children under 15 is well below the state and national figures at 14.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 2,531 | +22.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 57 yrs | +5.6% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.8% | +106.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 37.4% | +16.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 14.2% | +6.9% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 10.1% | +39.7% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 37.4%, Older adults (45–64) 26.1%, Young adults (25–44) 16.8%, Children (0–14) 14.2%, Youth (15–24) 6.0%

**Marital status** — Married 58.0%, Never married 22.2%, Divorced 9.5%, Widowed 7.4%, Separated 2.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12681/mollymook-beach/topic/demographics-identity