Annandale · Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity in Annandale

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

Recent data shows Annandale has grown into one of the largest areas at this level, now home to 8,376 people. The area is shaped by a mix of generations, where children and older adults make up nearly half the population. It is a place where family structures vary, with over half of residents being married.

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📍 Annandale, Suburb / Locality

Where Annandale sits — Total population

8,376 ▼ -6.7%
  • 1–1: 689 areas
  • 1–2: 0 areas
  • 2–3: 119 areas
  • 3–5: 108 areas
  • 5–7: 243 areas
  • 7–11: 241 areas
  • 11–16: 514 areas
  • 16–24: 579 areas
  • 24–36: 898 areas
  • 36–53: 1059 areas
  • 53–79: 1168 areas
  • 79–117: 1203 areas
  • 117–174: 1171 areas
  • 174–258: 1010 areas
  • 258–384: 856 areas
  • 384–571: 670 areas
  • 571–850: 616 areas
  • 850–1,263: 567 areas
  • 1,263–1,879: 520 areas
  • 1,879–2,794: 590 areas
  • 2,794–4,154: 679 areas
  • 4,154–6,177: 585 areas
  • 6,177–9,186: 528 areas
  • 9,186–13,659: 405 areas
  • 13,659–20,311: 195 areas
  • 20,311–30,202: 96 areas
  • 30,202–44,910: 33 areas
  • 44,910–66,781: 10 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Annandale — higher than 87% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Annandale8,376
4814, QLD 46,193
Queensland 5,156,138
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The typical resident in Annandale is 40 years old, which is a little older than the national and state figure of 38 years.

8,376 ▼ -6.7%

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 8,974
  • 2016: 8,574
  • 2021: 8,376

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

40 yrs ▲ +14.3%

Younger than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 35 yrs
  • 2016: 38 yrs
  • 2021: 40 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Children under 15 make up 19.5% of the population, a figure higher than most similar areas. This is balanced by a smaller proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, who account for 16.2% of the community.

16.2% ▲ +69.6%

Lower than 62% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 9.5%
  • 2016: 13.2%
  • 2021: 16.2%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

19.5% ▼ -14.5%

Higher than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 22.8%
  • 2016: 21.3%
  • 2021: 19.5%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In Annandale, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (22%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.0% of the population, which is higher than most areas. Meanwhile, those in de facto relationships are at 10.2%, a little below the national figure of 11.5%.

4.0% ▲ +125.5%

Higher than 68% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.8%
  • 2016: 2.7%
  • 2021: 4.0%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

10.2% ▲ +24.9%

Lower than 66% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 8.2%
  • 2016: 8.9%
  • 2021: 10.2%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In Annandale, Married is the majority at 54%; Never married is next at 33%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 52 males; 85+: 106 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 71 males; 80–84: 81 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 113 males; 75–79: 137 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 177 males; 70–74: 174 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 202 males; 65–69: 239 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 271 males; 60–64: 255 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 271 males; 55–59: 313 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 317 males; 50–54: 321 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 291 males; 45–49: 325 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 239 males; 40–44: 268 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 210 males; 35–39: 274 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 202 males; 30–34: 196 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 242 males; 25–29: 177 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 266 males; 20–24: 223 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 383 males; 15–19: 346 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 351 males; 10–14: 356 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 295 males; 5–9: 250 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 195 males; 0–4: 185 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Annandale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30063/annandale/topic/demographics-identity