The population of New South Wales is just under 8 million people as of march 2018. The number is expected to be over 8 million by 2019, with the percentage increase in previous years being 1.4%. The capital of NSW (New South Wales) is Sydney, which is the most populated city in the country. The greater Sydney area has over 5 million people, which grows increasingly every year. Just under two thirds of New South Wales’ population live in Sydney!
The population of Sydney in 2019, is a very diverse city with a population of over 5.1 million people in the greater Sydney area. However, urban centers around Sydney increase these figures greatly. In 2018 CNN ranked Sydney the 5th most livable city in the world. Included in the list are Melbourne (2nd) and Adelaide (10th). The reason for the high ranking is because of the high quality of life Australian residence have.
The New South Wales population is split by 50.7% female and 49.3% male. This data was obtain through the most recent Australian government census.
| Number | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 3,794,217 Females | 50.7% |
| Male | 3,686,014 Males | 49.3% |
Based on statistics released from the Australian National Bureau of Statistics in the 2016 census, England (3.9%) is the highest place of overseas birth followed by New Zealand (2.2%). As to be expected Australia is the highest place of birth at 66.7%, although this is decreasing from 69.8% in 2011 when the previous census was conducted.
| Rank | Country of Birth | 2016 (%) | 2011 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Australia | 66.7 | 69.8 |
| 2. | England | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| 3. | New Zealand | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 4. | China | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| 5 | India | 1.9 | 1.4 |
The New South Wales populations median age is 38 years old. The biggest age group is 30-34 year olds at 7.2% of the NSW population (540,360 People). This data was obtain through the most recent Australian government census.
👤 38 Years Old
| States and Territories | Population March 2019 | Percentage change over 2017-18 |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales – Sydney | 7,988,241 | 1.5% |
| Victoria – Melbourne | 6,460,675 | 2.2% |
| Queensland – Brisbane | 5,011,216 | 1.7% |
| South Austrlia – Adelaide | 1,736,422 | 0.7% |
| Western Australia – Perth | 2,595,192 | 0.8% |
| Tasmania – Hobart | 528,201 | 1.1% |
| Capital Territory – Canberra | 420,960 | 2.2% |
| Northern Territory – Darwin | 247,327 | -0.1% |
| *Total Australian Population | 24,899,100 | 1.6% |
*Figure includes other teritorries including Jervis Bay Territory, Norfolk Island, Cocos (Keeling) Island and Christmas Island.
The New South Wales population has an average weekly household income of $1,486. However, the average personal income was $664 a week. This data was obtain through the most recent Australian government census.
💲 1,486 a week
The New South Wales population pays on average $380 a week in rent. The average amount of people per household is 2.6 in NSW. This data was obtain through the most recent Australian government census.
💲 380 a week
The top response for religious affiliation was “No religion” at 25.1%, closely followed by Catholic at 24.7% of the New South Wales population. Since the last census in 2011 the number of people responding as having no religion has gone up by 7.6%. This data was obtained from the most recent Australian government census.
New South Wales has a variety of occupations, but nearly a quarter of the population are “professionals” at 23.6%. The next highest occupation is “clerical and administrative workers” at 13.8% which is lower than the Australian average of 15.1%. This data was obtained from the most recent Australian government census.
| Rank | City | Estimated Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney – New South Wales | 5,230,330 |
| 2 | Melbourne – Victoria | 4,963,349 |
| 3 | Brisbane – Queensland | 2,462,637 |
| 4 | Perth – New South Wales | 2,059,484 |
| 5 | Adelaide –South Australia | 1,345,777 |
| 6 | Gold Coast– Tweed Heads (Queensland / New South Wales) | 679,127 |
| 7 | Newcastle – New South Wales | 481,183 |
| 8 | Canberra – Queanbeyan (Australian Capital Territory / New South Wales) | 457,563 |
| 9 | Sunshine Coast – Queensland | 333,436 |
| 10 | Wollongong – New South Wales | 299,203 |
| 11 | Geelong –Victoria | 268,277 |
| 12 | Hobart – Tasmania | 232,606 |
| 13 | Townsville – Queensland | 180,820 |
| 14 | Cairns – Queensland | 152,729 |
| 15 | Darwin – Northern Territory | 148,564 |
*The Central coast is not included in the list, as Sydney‘s greater capital city statistical area encompasses the Central Coast city. The latest estimate of the significant urban area of the Central Coast is 329,437 people, in June 2017. 3218.0 – Regional Population Growth, Australia Estimated Resident Population, Significant Urban Areas, Australia (Government Statistics).
Scott John Morrison is an Australian politician serving as the 30th and current prime minister of Australia. He assumed office in August 2018 upon his election as leader of the Liberal Party of Australia. Morrison was born in Sydney and studied economic geography at the University of New South Wales.
Updated on Nov, 2021
