23,059 ▲ +11.5%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20,689
- 2016: 21,967
- 2021: 23,059
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
3138, VIC · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 3138, VIC
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Over 23,000 people now live in postcode 3138, marking an 11% increase since 2011. The area is notably younger than most similar places, with the typical resident aged 37. This youthful profile is reflected in a high number of children and a smaller proportion of seniors.
23,059
▲ +11.5%
- 1–2: 1 area
- 2–2: 0 areas
- 2–4: 0 areas
- 4–5: 2 areas
- 5–8: 3 areas
- 8–12: 2 areas
- 12–19: 2 areas
- 19–29: 12 areas
- 29–44: 19 areas
- 44–67: 35 areas
- 67–102: 30 areas
- 102–155: 70 areas
- 155–237: 97 areas
- 237–360: 129 areas
- 360–549: 158 areas
- 549–836: 168 areas
- 836–1,273: 181 areas
- 1,273–1,938: 179 areas
- 1,938–2,951: 157 areas
- 2,951–4,493: 179 areas
- 4,493–6,842: 176 areas
- 6,842–10,418: 210 areas
- 10,418–15,865: 268 areas
- 15,865–24,158: 254 areas
- 24,158–36,786: 182 areas
- 36,786–56,016: 93 areas
- 56,016–85,299: 28 areas
- 85,299–129,888: 8 areas
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3138, VIC — higher than 86% of areas.
| 3138, VIC | 23,059 |
|---|---|
| Yarra Ranges | 156,068 |
| Victoria | 6,503,491 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population has grown by about 2,370 people over the last decade. While the typical age of 37 is a little younger than the national figure, it has risen by two years since 2011.
37 yrs ▲ +5.7%
Younger than 81% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 35 yrs
- 2016: 36 yrs
- 2021: 37 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Children under 15 make up 19.8% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over represent 15.4%, a figure that is a little below the Australian average.
15.4% ▲ +31.8%
Lower than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11.7%
- 2016: 13.8%
- 2021: 15.4%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
19.8% ▼ -1.6%
Higher than 76% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20.2%
- 2016: 19.7%
- 2021: 19.8%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 3138, VIC, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Children (0–14) (20%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About half of the residents are married, and 11.4% are in de facto relationships, which is lower than in most similar areas. People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent make up 0.9% of the population.
0.9% ▲ +63.4%
Lower than 76% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.5%
- 2016: 0.7%
- 2021: 0.9%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
11.4% ▲ +33.6%
Lower than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.5%
- 2016: 9.9%
- 2021: 11.4%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 3138, VIC, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (8%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 3138, VIC
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 3138, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3138/3138-vic/topic/demographics-identity