# Demographics & Identity — Belgian Gardens

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

Area: Belgian Gardens (Suburb / Locality)

A population of 2,073 people now lives in Belgian Gardens, making it larger than about 81% of similar areas. The community is shaped by a mix of age groups and a higher-than-average proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents.

The typical resident is 40 years old, which is a little older than the Queensland and Australian figures of 38 years.

About 5.1% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most similar areas. There is also a higher-than-usual proportion of people in de facto relationships at 14.3%.

Children under 15 make up 18.8% of the population, a figure higher than most similar areas. This is offset by the 65 and over group, which at 15.6% is a little below the national figure.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 2,073 | +7.1% since 2011 |
| Median age | 40 yrs | +5.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 5.1% | +5.3% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 15.6% | +23.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 18.8% | -1.3% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 14.3% | +0.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 29.0%, Young adults (25–44) 24.9%, Children (0–14) 18.8%, Seniors (65+) 15.6%, Youth (15–24) 11.4%

**Marital status** — Never married 41.4%, Married 38.0%, Divorced 11.9%, Widowed 4.4%, Separated 3.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30209/belgian-gardens/topic/demographics-identity