# Demographics & Identity — Ardrossan

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

Area: Ardrossan (Urban Centre)

A massive jump in the average age has reshaped Ardrossan since 2011, with the typical resident now 62 years old. The population has more than doubled to 1,188 people, but this growth has been driven by a significant shift toward a much older community.

The typical person here is now 62, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This is a sharp increase from 2011, when the typical resident was only 42.

About 1.8% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little below the national figure. Married people make up 52.8% of the population, while those in de facto relationships have fallen to 9.5% since 2011.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 44.8% of the population, a figure far above the 17.2% national average. This shift is mirrored by a drop in children under 15, who now make up only 10.6% of the area.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 1,188 | +100.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 62 yrs | +47.6% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.8% | -56.3% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 44.8% | +184.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 10.6% | -47.3% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 9.5% | -53.2% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 44.8%, Older adults (45–64) 24.2%, Young adults (25–44) 15.1%, Children (0–14) 10.6%, Youth (15–24) 5.6%

**Marital status** — Married 52.8%, Never married 20.9%, Widowed 12.4%, Divorced 10.6%, Separated 3.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL421001/ardrossan/topic/demographics-identity