1,353 ▼ -2.9%
Lower than 66% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1,393
- 2016: 1,322
- 2021: 1,353
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
3211, VIC · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 3211, VIC
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 3211 is 42 years old, making the area noticeably older than both Victoria and the national average. The population of 1,353 people has shrank by 2.9% since 2011, reflecting a slight decline in the number of people living here.
1,353
▼ -2.9%
- 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 3211, VIC — lower than 66% of areas.
| 3211, VIC | 1,353 |
|---|---|
| Greater Geelong | 271,057 |
| Victoria | 6,503,491 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population has dropped by about 40 people since 2011. Residents here are generally older than those in the state or national average, with the typical age rising from 40 to 42 years over the decade.
42 yrs ▲ +5.0%
Younger than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 40 yrs
- 2016: 42 yrs
- 2021: 42 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 18.8% of the population, which is higher than most areas. While the proportion of seniors has risen to 14.7%, this is still much lower than most similar areas.
14.7% ▲ +44.3%
Lower than 76% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10.2%
- 2016: 11.8%
- 2021: 14.7%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
18.8% ▼ -7.9%
Higher than 66% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20.4%
- 2016: 19.0%
- 2021: 18.8%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 3211, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (19%) and Children (0–14) (19%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Most people are married at 52.6%, though those in de facto relationships make up only 8.4%, which is well below the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 1.0% of the population.
1.0% ▲ —
Lower than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.0%
- 2016: 0.6%
- 2021: 1.0%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
8.4% ▲ +4.9%
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.0%
- 2016: 8.3%
- 2021: 8.4%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 3211, VIC, Married is the majority at 53%; Never married is next at 35%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 3211, VIC
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 3211, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3211/3211-vic/topic/demographics-identity