# Demographics & Identity — Mount Lewis

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

Area: Mount Lewis (Suburb / Locality)

More than half of the 1,234 people living in Mount Lewis are married. This is a relatively young area where the typical resident is 37, making it a little younger than the national figure. Most people here are in their prime working years or raising children.

The total population is 1,234, which is larger than about 76% of similar areas. The typical resident is 37, which is much lower than most areas and a little younger than the New South Wales average.

Only 3.3% of people are in a de facto relationship, a rate among the lowest for similar areas and well below the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.6% of the population, which is a little below the state average.

Children under 15 make up 18.6% of the population, a figure higher than most areas. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 16.2%, which is a little below the national figure of 17.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 1,234 | +11.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 37 yrs | +5.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.6% | +19.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 16.2% | +7.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 18.6% | -13.3% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 3.3% | +13.5% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 25.6%, Older adults (45–64) 25.6%, Children (0–14) 18.6%, Seniors (65+) 16.2%, Youth (15–24) 13.4%

**Marital status** — Married 51.5%, Never married 34.2%, Divorced 6.5%, Widowed 4.3%, Separated 3.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12785/mount-lewis/topic/demographics-identity