# Demographics & Identity — Binalong Bay

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

Area: Binalong Bay (Urban Centre)

A typical age of 60 marks Binalong Bay as far older than the rest of Tasmania and Australia. The population has aged rapidly, with the usual age climbing 25 years since 2011. This shift is reflected in a shrinking community that has lost about 159 people over the last decade.

The population now totals 247 people, which is smaller than about 90% of similar areas. This represents a 39% drop in the number of residents since 2011.

About 4.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is about the same as the Tasmanian average. De facto relationships are more common here than in most other areas, at 14.7%.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 36% of the population, far above the national figure of 17.2%. This high proportion of older residents helps explain why the number of children under 15 is well below the state and national averages.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 247 | -39.2% since 2011 |
| Median age | 60 yrs | +71.4% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 4.9% | -29.7% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 36.0% | +207.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 10.5% | -54.2% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 14.7% | -2.7% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 36.0%, Older adults (45–64) 33.2%, Young adults (25–44) 15.0%, Children (0–14) 10.5%, Youth (15–24) 3.2%

**Marital status** — Married 56.1%, Never married 22.9%, Divorced 14.8%, Widowed 6.3%, Separated 1.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL622001/binalong-bay/topic/demographics-identity