# Demographics & Identity — Gunn

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

Area: Gunn (Suburb / Locality)

A typical resident in Gunn is just 31 years old, making it noticeably younger than the national average. This area is home to 2,564 people and is shaped by a very young population, with children and young adults making up over half of the residents.

Gunn is larger than about 83% of similar areas. Its typical resident is 31, which is a little younger than the Northern Territory average and far younger than the national figure.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most areas, at 19.5%.

Children under 15 make up 23.8% of the population, a figure well above the Australian average. This helps explain why the area is so young, as only 6% of residents are seniors, which is far below the national rate of 17.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 2,564 | -2.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 31 yrs | +10.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 10.3% | +150.2% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 6.0% | +147.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 23.8% | -10.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 19.5% | -5.7% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 33.3%, Children (0–14) 23.8%, Older adults (45–64) 21.9%, Youth (15–24) 14.6%, Seniors (65+) 6.0%

**Marital status** — Married 43.3%, Never married 42.5%, Divorced 9.2%, Separated 3.3%, Widowed 2.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL70116/gunn/topic/demographics-identity