# Demographics & Identity — Foster

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

Area: Foster (Suburb / Locality)

A typical resident in Foster is 59 years old, making it one of the oldest areas in the region. This age gap is stark, with residents being far older than those in the state and national averages. The area's population now stands at 2,044 people.

The typical resident here is 59, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This puts Foster among the highest for age at this level.

About 1.1% of the population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, which is about the same as the Victorian average. In terms of relationships, 11.3% of residents are in a de facto partnership, and 47.5% are married.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 39.7% of the population, a figure far above the 17.2% national average. This helps explain why children under 15 are much less common here, accounting for just 11.6% of residents.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 2,044 | +21.9% since 2011 |
| Median age | 59 yrs | +9.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.1% | -4.8% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 39.7% | +30.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 11.6% | -13.9% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 11.3% | +26.0% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 39.7%, Older adults (45–64) 27.5%, Young adults (25–44) 13.8%, Children (0–14) 11.6%, Youth (15–24) 7.3%

**Marital status** — Married 47.5%, Never married 25.2%, Divorced 12.5%, Widowed 11.1%, Separated 3.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20940/foster/topic/demographics-identity