17,372 ▲ +8.2%
Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 16,059
- 2016: 16,733
- 2021: 17,372
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Umina Beach · Suburb / Locality
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
More than 40% of residents in Umina Beach are married, contributing to a community that is noticeably older than the national average. With a total population of 17,372, it is one of the largest areas at this level and has a strong presence of retirees and older adults.
All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Umina Beach — higher than 89% of areas.
| Umina Beach | 17,372 |
|---|---|
| 2257, NSW | 30,403 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical resident in Umina Beach is 44, making the population noticeably older than both the New South Wales and Australian figures.
17,372 ▲ +8.2%
Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
44 yrs ▲ +4.8%
Younger than 54% of suburb / locality areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.2% of the population, which is well above the national and state figures. This group, along with those aged 45 to 64, represents the largest share of the area's age structure.
23.2% ▲ +11.1%
Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
18.1% ▼ -5.0%
Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Umina Beach splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Seniors (65+) (23%), with Young adults (25–44) at 22%.
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 4.4% of people identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most similar areas. Those in de facto relationships make up 12.9% of the community, slightly above the national figure.
4.4% ▲ +31.8%
Higher than 70% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.9% ▲ +23.6%
Higher than 56% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In Umina Beach, the largest group is Married at 41%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (12%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Umina Beach [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14025/umina-beach/topic/demographics-identity