3181, VIC · Postcode

Demographics & Identity in 3181, VIC

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

A typical resident in postcode 3181 is just 34 years old, making the area noticeably younger than both Victoria and Australia. The population has grown to 19,636 people, with nearly half of all residents falling into the young adult bracket.

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📍 3181, VIC, Postcode

Where 3181, VIC sits — Total population

19,636 ▲ +7.5%
  • 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 3181, VIC — higher than 83% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
3181, VIC19,636
Stonnington 104,703
Victoria 6,503,491
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

Postcode 3181 grew by 7.5% since 2011, adding about 1,373 people. This total population is now larger than about 84% of similar areas.

19,636 ▲ +7.5%

Higher than 83% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 18,263
  • 2016: 20,260
  • 2021: 19,636

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

34 yrs → 0.0%

Younger than 90% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 34 yrs
  • 2016: 33 yrs
  • 2021: 34 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 only 7.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors aged 65 and over are also well below the state average at 13.6%.

13.6% ▲ +0.8%

Lower than 80% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 13.5%
  • 2016: 12.9%
  • 2021: 13.6%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

7.8% ▼ -10.0%

Lower than 96% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 8.7%
  • 2016: 8.3%
  • 2021: 7.8%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In 3181, VIC, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 49%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (19%) and Seniors (65+) (14%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

De facto relationships are very common here at 21.6%, a figure far above the 11.5% seen across Australia. Meanwhile, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is much lower than most areas at 0.5%.

21.6% ▲ +22.5%

Higher than 96% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 17.6%
  • 2016: 20.3%
  • 2021: 21.6%

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

Marital status

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In 3181, VIC, Never married is the majority at 62%; Married is next at 24%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 192 males; 85+: 361 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 193 males; 80–84: 262 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 212 males; 75–79: 247 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 274 males; 70–74: 291 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 285 males; 65–69: 368 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 371 males; 60–64: 407 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 460 males; 55–59: 395 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 534 males; 50–54: 479 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 545 males; 45–49: 522 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 695 males; 40–44: 584 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 1,088 males; 35–39: 1,031 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 1,515 males; 30–34: 1,511 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 1,573 males; 25–29: 1,674 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 677 males; 20–24: 893 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 228 males; 15–19: 245 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 197 males; 10–14: 203 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 220 males; 5–9: 217 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 345 males; 0–4: 348 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 3181, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3181/3181-vic/topic/demographics-identity