289 ▼ -13.2%
Lower than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 333
- 2016: 312
- 2021: 289
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
3387, VIC · Postcode
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 3387 is 48, making this area far older than the national figure of 38. The population is small and has shrunk by 13% since 2011, now totaling 289 people. This shift is mirrored in the age profile, where the number of children has fallen while the proportion of seniors has grown.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3387, VIC — lower than 88% of areas.
| 3387, VIC | 289 |
|---|---|
| Northern Grampians | 11,948 |
| Victoria | 6,503,491 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The total population of 289 is smaller than about 88% of similar areas. This community has shrunk since 2011, losing about 44 people.
289 ▼ -13.2%
Lower than 88% of postcode areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
48 yrs ▲ +2.1%
Older than 74% of postcode areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Children under 15 make up just 14.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over represent 20.1% of residents, a proportion that has risen since 2011.
20.1% ▲ +10.4%
Higher than 53% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
14.2% ▼ -17.9%
Lower than 78% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In 3387, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Seniors (65+) (20%).
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 2.1% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the Victorian average. Most people are married (55.1%), while those in de facto relationships make up 11.8% of the population.
2.1% ▲ +72.3%
Lower than 52% of postcode areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
11.8% ▲ +69.4%
Lower than 58% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In 3387, VIC, Married is the majority at 54%; Never married is next at 28%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 3387, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3387/3387-vic/topic/demographics-identity