63,284 —
Higher than 61% of state electorate areas.
- 2016: 60,281
- 2021: 63,284
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Warrandyte (Eastern Metropolitan) · State Electorate
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
More than half of the 63,284 people in Warrandyte are married, reflecting a mature community. The area is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with the typical resident now 43 years old. This trend has grown over time as the population increased by 5% since 2016.
All state electorate areas, 2021. The marker is Warrandyte (Eastern Metropolitan) — higher than 61% of areas.
| Warrandyte (Eastern Metropolitan) | 63,284 |
|---|---|
| Greater Melbourne | 4,917,750 |
| Victoria | 6,503,491 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical person living here is 43, which is much higher than most similar areas. This is 5 years older than the usual person in Victoria and across Australia.
63,284 —
Higher than 61% of state electorate areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
43 yrs —
Older than 76% of state electorate areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.9% of the population, a figure that is well above the state average. In contrast, the share of children under 15 is 17.7%, which is about the same as the national figure.
19.9% —
Higher than 70% of state electorate areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
17.7% —
Lower than 53% of state electorate areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In Warrandyte (Eastern Metropolitan), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (20%).
First Nations identity and marital status.
Married couples are common, but those in de facto relationships make up only 5.5%, which is well below the national figure. People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent account for 0.3% of the population.
0.3% —
Lower than 99% of state electorate areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
5.5% —
Lower than 97% of state electorate areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In Warrandyte (Eastern Metropolitan), Married is the majority at 58%; Never married is next at 29%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Warrandyte (Eastern Metropolitan) [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED28301/warrandyte/topic/demographics-identity