# Demographics & Identity — Sydenham (Western Metropolitan)

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

Area: Sydenham (Western Metropolitan) (State Electorate)

Far fewer seniors live in Sydenham than in the rest of the state, with only 11.1% of the population aged 65 or over. This creates a relatively young profile for the area, which has grown to 80,110 people since the last census. It is a place where children and young adults make up a large part of the community.

The population grew by 6.2% since 2016, adding about 4,666 people. Residents are generally younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 36.

Most residents are married (53.3%), while those in de facto relationships make up 6.6%, which is well below the national figure of 11.5%. About 0.4% of the population identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Children under 15 make up 20% of the population, which is a little above the national figure of 18.2%. In contrast, the proportion of people aged 65 and over is well below both the state and national averages.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 80,110 | — |
| Median age | 36 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.4% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 11.1% | — |
| Children under 15 | 20.0% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 6.6% | — |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 27.9%, Older adults (45–64) 26.6%, Children (0–14) 20.0%, Youth (15–24) 14.4%, Seniors (65+) 11.1%

**Marital status** — Married 53.3%, Never married 33.7%, Divorced 6.4%, Widowed 3.5%, Separated 3.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED28007/sydenham/topic/demographics-identity