# Demographics & Identity — Scamander

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

Area: Scamander (Urban Centre)

A typical resident in Scamander is 52 years old, making it far older than the national figure. This aging trend is clear across the community, where the population grew by 25% to reach 639 people since 2011.

The typical age of residents is 52, which is far older than the national figure and has risen by 6 years since 2011.

De facto relationships are very common here at 19.9%, which is well above both the state and national figures. Around 4.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a small increase since 2011.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 28.6% of the area, a figure far above the Australian average. This shift toward an older population is mirrored by a drop in children under 15, who now make up 14.9% of the community.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 639 | +25.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 52 yrs | +13.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 4.4% | +31.7% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 28.6% | +25.7% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 14.9% | -22.8% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 19.9% | +47.2% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 29.9%, Seniors (65+) 28.6%, Young adults (25–44) 21.8%, Children (0–14) 14.9%, Youth (15–24) 5.5%

**Marital status** — Married 45.1%, Never married 29.3%, Divorced 14.8%, Widowed 6.0%, Separated 3.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL621024/scamander/topic/demographics-identity