# Demographics & Identity — Bass (McIntyre)

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

Area: Bass (McIntyre) (State Electorate)

A typical resident in Bass (McIntyre) is now 50 years old, making it a far older place than most of Australia. The area has seen a massive shift in its makeup, with the population shrinking by 76% since 2011 and a growing number of seniors now living here.

The population has fallen sharply to 7,745 people since 2011. This decline happened alongside a significant rise in age, with the typical resident now 10 years older than they were in the last census.

About 5.5% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is much higher than most similar areas. People in de facto relationships also make up 14.6% of the community, a figure well above the national average.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.7% of the area, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. This high proportion of older adults is consistent with the typical age being much higher than in most other areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 7,745 | -75.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 50 yrs | +25.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 5.5% | +139.3% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 26.7% | +45.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.9% | -9.9% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 14.6% | +44.4% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 28.7%, Seniors (65+) 26.7%, Young adults (25–44) 19.6%, Children (0–14) 15.9%, Youth (15–24) 8.9%

**Marital status** — Married 46.3%, Never married 31.4%, Divorced 11.0%, Widowed 8.0%, Separated 3.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED60106/bass/topic/demographics-identity