Lightning Ridge Population (NSW)
In 2011 there were 2492 people living in Lightning Ridge. 55.4% are male and 44.6% are female. Lightning Ridge has a population of 492 indigenous people.
| Lightning Ridge Population Summary 2011 | # | % |
|---|---|---|
| Indigenous Females | 256 | 10.3% |
| Indigenous Males | 236 | 9.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 492 | 19.7% |
| Females born in Australia | 793 | 31.8% |
| Males born in Australia | 942 | 37.8% |
| People born in Australia | 1735 | 69.6% |
| Female Population | 1111 | 44.6% |
| Male Population | 1381 | 55.4% |
| Total Population | 2492 | 100% |
| Lightning Ridge Population by Age Range 2011 | # Males | % Males | # Females | % Females | # Total | % Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 4 | 74 | 3.0% | 70 | 2.8% | 144 | 5.8% |
| 5 - 14 | 183 | 7.3% | 138 | 5.5% | 321 | 12.9% |
| 15 - 19 | 54 | 2.2% | 60 | 2.4% | 114 | 4.6% |
| 20 - 24 | 42 | 1.7% | 41 | 1.6% | 83 | 3.3% |
| 25 - 34 | 89 | 3.6% | 110 | 4.4% | 199 | 8.0% |
| 35 - 44 | 135 | 5.4% | 136 | 5.5% | 271 | 10.9% |
| 45 - 54 | 206 | 8.3% | 161 | 6.5% | 367 | 14.7% |
| 55 - 64 | 245 | 9.8% | 175 | 7.0% | 420 | 16.9% |
| 65 - 74 | 243 | 9.8% | 148 | 5.9% | 391 | 15.7% |
| 75 - 84 | 104 | 4.2% | 51 | 2.0% | 155 | 6.2% |
| 85+ | 7 | 0.3% | 21 | 0.8% | 28 | 1.1% |