92,460 —
Higher than 88% of state electorate areas.
- 2016: 69,402
- 2021: 92,460
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
South Barwon (Western Victoria) · State Electorate
Demographics & Identity in South Barwon (Western Victoria)
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A growing population of 92,460 people makes South Barwon a significant hub in the region. The area is slightly younger than the national average, with a strong presence of families and young adults that shapes the local landscape.
92,460
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- 1–2: 3 areas
- 2–2: 0 areas
- 2–4: 0 areas
- 4–5: 0 areas
- 5–8: 0 areas
- 8–13: 2 areas
- 13–19: 1 area
- 19–29: 0 areas
- 29–44: 1 area
- 44–68: 0 areas
- 68–103: 1 area
- 103–158: 0 areas
- 158–240: 1 area
- 240–366: 1 area
- 366–559: 1 area
- 559–852: 1 area
- 852–1,299: 0 areas
- 1,299–1,980: 1 area
- 1,980–3,018: 0 areas
- 3,018–4,602: 2 areas
- 4,602–7,016: 2 areas
- 7,016–10,696: 28 areas
- 10,696–16,307: 5 areas
- 16,307–24,861: 5 areas
- 24,861–37,902: 41 areas
- 37,902–57,783: 150 areas
- 57,783–88,095: 162 areas
- 88,095–134,306: 43 areas
All state electorate areas, 2021. The marker is South Barwon (Western Victoria) — higher than 88% of areas.
| South Barwon (Western Victoria) | 92,460 |
|---|---|
| Rest of Vic. | 1,576,613 |
| Victoria | 6,503,491 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 33% since 2016, adding about 23,058 people. The typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the same figure for Victoria and Australia.
36 yrs —
Younger than 71% of state electorate areas.
- 2016: 37 yrs
- 2021: 36 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 20.1% of the population, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas. This high proportion of children helps explain why the typical age here is lower than the state average.
16.3% —
Lower than 57% of state electorate areas.
- 2016: 16.1%
- 2021: 16.3%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
20.1% —
Higher than 75% of state electorate areas.
- 2016: 20.2%
- 2021: 20.1%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In South Barwon (Western Victoria), the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Children (0–14) (20%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 12.8% of people are in a de facto relationship, which is higher than most areas. Meanwhile, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.9%, a little below the national figure.
0.9% —
Lower than 80% of state electorate areas.
- 2016: 0.7%
- 2021: 0.9%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.8% —
Higher than 63% of state electorate areas.
- 2016: 10.1%
- 2021: 12.8%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In South Barwon (Western Victoria), the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (7%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for South Barwon (Western Victoria)
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in South Barwon (Western Victoria) [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED27608/south-barwon/topic/demographics-identity