3140, VIC · Postcode

Demographics & Identity in 3140, VIC

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

A growing population of 17,348 people defines postcode 3140, which has seen its typical resident age climb to 40 since 2011. The area is now a little older than the national figure, with a notable increase in the proportion of seniors. This shift is reflected in the local age structure, where older adults and seniors make up a large part of the community.

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📍 3140, VIC, Postcode

Where 3140, VIC sits — Total population

17,348 ▲ +10.9%
  • 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 3140, VIC — higher than 80% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
3140, VIC17,348
Yarra Ranges 156,068
Victoria 6,503,491
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population grew by 11% between 2011 and 2021, adding about 1,699 people. It is now larger than about 81% of similar areas.

17,348 ▲ +10.9%

Higher than 80% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 15,649
  • 2016: 16,531
  • 2021: 17,348

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

40 yrs ▲ +8.1%

Younger than 64% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 37 yrs
  • 2016: 39 yrs
  • 2021: 40 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

The number of people aged 65 and over rose 5.2 points since 2011 to 18.4%, which is a little above the national figure. Meanwhile, children under 15 fell to 17.2%, a result that is a little below the Australian average.

18.4% ▲ +38.9%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 13.3%
  • 2016: 16.5%
  • 2021: 18.4%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

17.2% ▼ -13.1%

Lower than 52% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 19.8%
  • 2016: 18.6%
  • 2021: 17.2%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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3140, VIC splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (26%), with Seniors (65+) at 18%.

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

About 1.3% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is lower than most areas. Those in de facto relationships rose 3.8 points since 2011 to 11.5%, matching the national figure.

11.5% ▲ +49.4%

Lower than 61% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 7.7%
  • 2016: 9.6%
  • 2021: 11.5%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In 3140, VIC, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (9%).

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 169 males; 85+: 262 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 199 males; 80–84: 242 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 306 males; 75–79: 325 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 384 males; 70–74: 484 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 389 males; 65–69: 453 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 507 males; 60–64: 539 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 578 males; 55–59: 573 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 574 males; 50–54: 676 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 527 males; 45–49: 626 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 516 males; 40–44: 545 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 518 males; 35–39: 554 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 568 males; 30–34: 594 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 589 males; 25–29: 543 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 540 males; 20–24: 528 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 550 males; 15–19: 532 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 554 males; 10–14: 552 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 459 males; 5–9: 449 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 513 males; 0–4: 457 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 3140, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3140/3140-vic/topic/demographics-identity