# Demographics & Identity — Major Urban

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

Area: Major Urban (Section of State)

A little over 18% of residents are aged 65 or over, making Major Urban older than most similar areas. The population has grown 15% since 2011 to reach 197,451 people. While the typical resident is 38, there are fewer children and more seniors here than across the rest of the country.

The population has increased by about 26,475 people since 2011. While the typical resident is 38, this is slightly younger than the 39 years recorded in 2011.

People in de facto relationships make up 13.2% of the population, which is a little above the national figure of 11.5%. Those identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander account for 4.4% of residents, slightly above the Australian average.

Seniors now make up 18.8% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. This rise in older residents comes as the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 16.4%, a figure lower than most other areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 197,451 | +15.5% since 2011 |
| Median age | 38 yrs | -2.6% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 4.4% | +39.1% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 18.8% | +17.9% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.4% | -10.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 13.2% | +14.2% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 30.1%, Older adults (45–64) 23.2%, Seniors (65+) 18.8%, Children (0–14) 16.4%, Youth (15–24) 11.6%

**Marital status** — Married 41.9%, Never married 39.7%, Divorced 9.7%, Widowed 5.7%, Separated 3.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sos/SOS60/major-urban/topic/demographics-identity