# Demographics & Identity — Other Urban

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

Area: Other Urban (Section of State)

Older residents and a strong Indigenous presence shape the daily life of Other Urban. The area is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 42 and nearly a quarter of the population now aged 65 or over.

The population has grown by 15% since 2011 to reach 1,583,879 people, making it one of the largest areas at this level.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.7% of the community, which is well above the Australian average of 3.2%. De facto relationships have also become more common, rising to 12.6% since 2011.

Seniors make up 23.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. This aging trend is clear, as the proportion of people aged 65 and over rose 4.1 percentage points since 2011.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 1,583,879 | +14.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 42 yrs | +2.4% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 7.7% | +37.6% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 23.3% | +21.3% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 18.3% | -7.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.6% | +23.0% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 24.3%, Seniors (65+) 23.3%, Young adults (25–44) 23.2%, Children (0–14) 18.3%, Youth (15–24) 10.9%

**Marital status** — Married 43.8%, Never married 34.7%, Divorced 10.5%, Widowed 7.1%, Separated 3.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sos/SOS11/other-urban/topic/demographics-identity