# Demographics & Identity — 5,000 to 9,999

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

Area: 5,000 to 9,999 (Section of State Range)

A typical resident in 5,000 to 9,999 is now 7 years older than they were in 2011. This area has an ageing population that is far older than the national figure, with the usual person aged 48 and a shrinking total population of 145,199.

The total population shrank by 6% since 2011, losing about 9,263 people. It remains larger than about 69% of similar areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people account for 1.9% of the population, which is much lower than most areas. Most residents are married (45.4%) or have never married (31.7%).

Seniors make up 28.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure and among the highest for similar areas. This shift is mirrored by a drop in children under 15, who now make up 16.1% of the area.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 145,199 | -6.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 48 yrs | +17.1% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.9% | +15.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 28.2% | +42.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.1% | -17.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.1% | +26.3% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 28.2%, Older adults (45–64) 25.0%, Young adults (25–44) 21.1%, Children (0–14) 16.1%, Youth (15–24) 9.5%

**Marital status** — Married 45.4%, Never married 31.7%, Divorced 10.8%, Widowed 8.2%, Separated 3.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sosr/SOSR214/5-000-to-9-999/topic/demographics-identity