3143, VIC · Postcode

Demographics & Identity in 3143, VIC

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

A high proportion of people in de facto relationships defines postcode 3143, where 15.9% of the population live in this arrangement. The area has grown by 7% since 2011 to reach 9,376 people. While the typical resident is 38, the community has a notably small number of children compared to other parts of the country.

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📍 3143, VIC, Postcode

Where 3143, VIC sits — Total population

9,376 ▲ +7.0%
  • 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 3143, VIC — higher than 66% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
3143, VIC9,376
Stonnington 104,703
Victoria 6,503,491
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population of postcode 3143 grew by 616 people since 2011. It is now larger than about 66% of similar areas, with a typical resident aged 38.

9,376 ▲ +7.0%

Higher than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 8,760
  • 2016: 9,054
  • 2021: 9,376

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

38 yrs ▲ +5.6%

Younger than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 36 yrs
  • 2016: 37 yrs
  • 2021: 38 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 just 12.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%. Meanwhile, the proportion of people aged 65 and over rose to 18.9%, a little above the state average.

18.9% ▲ +21.2%

Lower than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 15.6%
  • 2016: 17.2%
  • 2021: 18.9%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

12.8% ▼ -5.8%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 13.6%
  • 2016: 13.7%
  • 2021: 12.8%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In 3143, VIC, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 35%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (19%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, rising to 15.9% since 2011. Only 0.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is among the lowest for its level.

15.9% ▲ +28.8%

Higher than 82% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 12.4%
  • 2016: 12.4%
  • 2021: 15.9%

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

Marital status

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In 3143, VIC, the largest group is Never married at 47%, followed by Married (38%) and Divorced (9%).

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 85 males; 85+: 131 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 108 males; 80–84: 137 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 183 males; 75–79: 220 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 227 males; 70–74: 248 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 187 males; 65–69: 238 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 178 males; 60–64: 245 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 205 males; 55–59: 271 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 260 males; 50–54: 328 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 279 males; 45–49: 319 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 268 males; 40–44: 315 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 366 males; 35–39: 437 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 436 males; 30–34: 474 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 448 males; 25–29: 580 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 276 males; 20–24: 389 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 152 males; 15–19: 185 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 187 males; 10–14: 192 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 207 males; 5–9: 185 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 215 males; 0–4: 218 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 3143, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3143/3143-vic/topic/demographics-identity