# Demographics & Identity — Other Urban

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

Area: Other Urban (Section of State)

Married couples make up 42.9% of the population in Other Urban, where the community is noticeably older than the national average. The typical resident is 42, which is four years older than the typical Australian. This aging trend is clear, as the area's typical age has risen by two years since 2011.

The population of Other Urban grew by 13% since 2011, adding about 25,572 people to reach a total of 220,162.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.1% of the population, which is a little above the national figure of 3.2%. Those in de facto relationships account for 13.0%, a figure that is higher than most similar areas.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2% and much higher than most similar areas. This rise in seniors is mirrored by a decline in children under 15, who now make up 17.0% of the area.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 220,162 | +13.1% since 2011 |
| Median age | 42 yrs | +5.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 6.1% | +37.1% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 22.5% | +25.9% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 17.0% | -11.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 13.0% | +15.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 24.9%, Young adults (25–44) 24.4%, Seniors (65+) 22.5%, Children (0–14) 17.0%, Youth (15–24) 11.2%

**Marital status** — Married 42.9%, Never married 35.6%, Divorced 10.8%, Widowed 7.1%, Separated 3.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sos/SOS61/other-urban/topic/demographics-identity