# Demographics & Identity — Nicklin

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

Area: Nicklin (State Electorate)

Older residents are more common in Nicklin than in most similar areas, with the typical person aged 44. This shift toward a more mature population is clear, as the area has grown by 12% since 2011 while the typical age has risen by three years.

The population grew by about 5,400 people to reach 49,746. This is smaller than about 62% of similar areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.2% of the population, which is higher than most areas. People in de facto relationships account for 13.0%, a figure that rose 2.6 points since 2011.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.5% of the population, which is well above the 17.2% national figure. This increase of 4.6 percentage points since 2011 has happened while the proportion of children under 15 fell by 2.3 points.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 49,746 | +12.2% since 2011 |
| Median age | 44 yrs | +7.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 3.2% | +47.2% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 21.5% | +27.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 17.9% | -11.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 13.0% | +24.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 27.4%, Young adults (25–44) 22.6%, Seniors (65+) 21.5%, Children (0–14) 17.9%, Youth (15–24) 10.6%

**Marital status** — Married 46.8%, Never married 32.4%, Divorced 11.7%, Widowed 5.4%, Separated 3.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED30064/nicklin/topic/demographics-identity