# Demographics & Identity — Swansea

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

Area: Swansea (Urban Centre)

Nearly half of all residents in Swansea are seniors, making it a far older community than most of the country. The typical person here is 63, which is 25 years older than the national figure. This shift is striking, as the typical age has jumped by 28 years since 2011.

The total population is 711 people, which is smaller than about 54% of similar areas. The population shrank by 2.3% since 2011, losing around 17 people.

Most people are married at 53.0%, while those in de facto relationships are at 10.5%, which is much lower than most areas. About 3.2% of the population identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 46.0% of the population, far above the national figure of 17.2%. This high number of older residents is matched by a steep drop in children under 15, who now make up just 7.2% of the area.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 711 | -2.3% since 2011 |
| Median age | 63 yrs | +80.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 3.2% | -52.9% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 46.0% | +477.3% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 7.2% | -66.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 10.5% | -53.0% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 46.0%, Older adults (45–64) 29.0%, Young adults (25–44) 14.3%, Children (0–14) 7.2%, Youth (15–24) 4.6%

**Marital status** — Married 53.0%, Never married 18.8%, Divorced 13.8%, Widowed 12.5%, Separated 2.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL621030/swansea/topic/demographics-identity