# Demographics & Identity — Mortlake

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

Area: Mortlake (Suburb / Locality)

Noticeably younger residents than most similar areas define Mortlake, where the typical person is just 35. This small pocket of Sydney is largely made up of working-age adults, with nearly half the population aged between 25 and 44.

The total population is 1,954 people, which is larger than about 80% of similar areas. Residents are noticeably younger than those in New South Wales and Australia, with a typical age of 35.

Couples in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, at 17.9%. Meanwhile, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.2%, which is well below the state figure of 3.4%.

A small number of seniors and children live here; people aged 65 and over make up only 9.2%, while those under 15 account for 14.5%. Both figures are well below the New South Wales and national averages.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 1,954 | +159.2% since 2011 |
| Median age | 35 yrs | -5.4% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.2% | -74.3% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 9.2% | +7.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 14.5% | -28.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 17.9% | +77.1% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 46.3%, Older adults (45–64) 21.4%, Children (0–14) 14.5%, Seniors (65+) 9.2%, Youth (15–24) 7.8%

**Marital status** — Married 46.5%, Never married 37.2%, Divorced 9.3%, Separated 4.4%, Widowed 2.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12740/mortlake/topic/demographics-identity