# Demographics & Identity — Wahroonga

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

Area: Wahroonga (Suburb / Locality)

A noticeably older population marks Wahroonga, where the typical resident is 44 years old. This is six years older than the national figure. The area is one of the largest at this level, with 17,853 people.

The typical resident here is 44 years old, making the area noticeably older than both New South Wales and the rest of Australia.

Only 0.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well below the state average. De facto relationships are also much less common here than in most other areas, at just 4.9%.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 also have a strong presence at 18.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 17,853 | +6.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 44 yrs | +7.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.4% | +70.1% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 22.2% | +25.1% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 18.6% | -8.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 4.9% | +30.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 26.9%, Seniors (65+) 22.2%, Young adults (25–44) 19.3%, Children (0–14) 18.6%, Youth (15–24) 13.0%

**Marital status** — Married 58.6%, Never married 26.7%, Widowed 7.2%, Divorced 5.8%, Separated 1.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14103/wahroonga/topic/demographics-identity