3182, VIC · Postcode

Demographics & Identity in 3182, VIC

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

Almost half of the 22,438 people in postcode 3182 are young adults aged between 25 and 44. This makes the area much younger than most similar places, with a typical resident aged 37. It is a growing community that has added about 1,793 people since 2011.

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📍 3182, VIC, Postcode

Where 3182, VIC sits — Total population

22,438 ▲ +8.7%
  • 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 3182, VIC — higher than 86% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
3182, VIC22,438
Port Phillip 101,942
Victoria 6,503,491
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population grew by 8.7% over the last decade to reach 22,438 people, which is larger than about 87% of similar areas. The typical resident is now 37, which is 4 years older than they were in 2011.

22,438 ▲ +8.7%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 20,645
  • 2016: 23,391
  • 2021: 22,438

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

37 yrs ▲ +12.1%

Younger than 81% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 33 yrs
  • 2016: 34 yrs
  • 2021: 37 yrs

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

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

There are very few children here, with those under 15 making up only 7.4% of the population—far below the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors aged 65 and over are also well below the national average at 11.1%, though this group rose 3.4 percentage points since 2011.

11.1% ▲ +43.5%

Lower than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 7.7%
  • 2016: 9.0%
  • 2021: 11.1%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

7.4% ▲ +2.2%

Lower than 97% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 7.3%
  • 2016: 7.5%
  • 2021: 7.4%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In 3182, VIC, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 48%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Seniors (65+) (11%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

De facto relationships are very common here, accounting for 23.8% of couples, which is far above the national figure of 11.5%. Most residents have never been married (64.3%), and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.8%, which is much lower than most areas.

23.8% ▲ +9.4%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 21.8%
  • 2016: 23.2%
  • 2021: 23.8%

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

Marital status

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In 3182, VIC, Never married is the majority at 64%; Married is next at 21%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 73 males; 85+: 105 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 127 males; 80–84: 121 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 249 males; 75–79: 188 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 376 males; 70–74: 340 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 481 males; 65–69: 421 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 650 males; 60–64: 589 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 735 males; 55–59: 645 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 729 males; 50–54: 768 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 821 males; 45–49: 741 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 921 males; 40–44: 837 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 1,258 males; 35–39: 1,253 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 1,644 males; 30–34: 1,611 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 1,495 males; 25–29: 1,707 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 632 males; 20–24: 726 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 249 males; 15–19: 254 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 251 males; 10–14: 245 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 248 males; 5–9: 269 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 346 males; 0–4: 311 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 3182, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3182/3182-vic/topic/demographics-identity