# Demographics & Identity — Jensen

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

Area: Jensen (Suburb / Locality)

A typical resident in Jensen is just 36, making the area a little younger than both Queensland and Australia. With 1,797 people, it is larger than about 79% of similar areas and is shaped by a high number of families with children.

The typical resident is 36, which is much lower than most similar areas and a little younger than the national figure.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.0% of the community, a little above the national figure of 3.2%. Those in de facto relationships are also much more common here than in most areas, at 16.0%.

Children under 15 make up 24.1% of the population, well above the 18.2% national average. This helps explain why the area is so young, with seniors aged 65 and over making up just 11.9%, which is much lower than most areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 1,797 | +31.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 36 yrs | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 6.0% | +68.4% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 11.9% | +52.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 24.1% | +1.1% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 16.0% | +17.5% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 26.8%, Young adults (25–44) 25.7%, Children (0–14) 24.1%, Seniors (65+) 11.9%, Youth (15–24) 11.6%

**Marital status** — Married 54.2%, Never married 33.3%, Divorced 7.5%, Widowed 3.1%, Separated 2.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31437/jensen/topic/demographics-identity