# Demographics & Identity — Nedlands (North Metropolitan)

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

Area: Nedlands (North Metropolitan) (State Electorate)

Nearly half of the 46,676 people in Nedlands are married, making it a community where traditional partnerships are very common. The area is growing steadily and has a typical resident age of 38, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

The population grew by 28% since 2011, adding about 10,282 people to the area. It is smaller than about 66% of similar areas.

Only 0.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is much lower than most areas. People in de facto relationships make up 10.4% of the population, a figure slightly below the state and national averages.

There are fewer children here than in most areas, with those under 15 making up 15.5% of the population. Meanwhile, the number of people aged 65 and over has risen to 18.9%, which is a little above the national figure.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 46,676 | +28.3% since 2011 |
| Median age | 38 yrs | +2.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.7% | +93.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 18.9% | +28.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.5% | -0.4% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 10.4% | +23.0% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 27.6%, Older adults (45–64) 23.1%, Seniors (65+) 18.9%, Children (0–14) 15.5%, Youth (15–24) 14.8%

**Marital status** — Married 45.8%, Never married 40.2%, Divorced 7.6%, Widowed 4.0%, Separated 2.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED54104/nedlands/topic/demographics-identity