12,756 ▲ +8.3%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11,778
- 2016: 12,250
- 2021: 12,756
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
3250, VIC · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 3250, VIC
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Almost 43% of people in postcode 3250 are married, marking the most common relationship status in a population that has grown by 8.3% since 2011. This area is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident now aged 42.
12,756
▲ +8.3%
- 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 3250, VIC — higher than 73% of areas.
| 3250, VIC | 12,756 |
|---|---|
| Colac Otway | 22,423 |
| Victoria | 6,503,491 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population reached 12,756 people in 2021, which is larger than about 73% of similar areas. Residents are now 2 years older than they were in 2011.
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.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.1% of the population, a figure well above both the Victorian and national averages. This increase is consistent with the share of children under 15 falling to 17.0% since 2011.
24.1% ▲ +19.2%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20.2%
- 2016: 22.0%
- 2021: 24.1%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
17.0% ▼ -10.1%
Lower than 54% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 18.9%
- 2016: 18.1%
- 2021: 17.0%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →3250, VIC splits fairly evenly between Seniors (65+) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (24%), with Older adults (45–64) at 24%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 1.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is lower than most areas. Those in de facto relationships make up 12.3% of the population, a small increase from 2011.
1.5% ▲ +70.0%
Lower than 61% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.9%
- 2016: 1.2%
- 2021: 1.5%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.3% ▲ +19.7%
Lower than 51% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10.3%
- 2016: 10.6%
- 2021: 12.3%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 3250, VIC, the largest group is Married at 42%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (10%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 3250, VIC
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 3250, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3250/3250-vic/topic/demographics-identity