# Demographics & Identity — Portland West

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

Area: Portland West (Suburb / Locality)

A typical resident in Portland West is 49 years old, which is far older than the same age for the state and nation. This makes the area significantly older than most similar places. It is home to 619 people.

The population of 619 is larger than about 69% of similar areas. Residents here are far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 49.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 1.3% of the population, which is about the same as the state figure. Most residents are married at 58.5%, while 12.2% are in a de facto relationship.

Children under 15 make up only 13.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 20% of the area, a little above the Australian average.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 619 | -1.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 49 yrs | +8.9% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.3% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 20.0% | +77.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 13.9% | -30.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.2% | +60.6% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 35.5%, Seniors (65+) 20.0%, Young adults (25–44) 18.4%, Children (0–14) 13.9%, Youth (15–24) 11.3%

**Marital status** — Married 58.5%, Never married 28.7%, Divorced 6.7%, Widowed 4.3%, Separated 2.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22112/portland-west/topic/demographics-identity