3387, VIC · Postcode

Demographics & Identity in 3387, VIC

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.

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📍 3387, VIC, Postcode

Where 3387, VIC sits — Total population

289 ▼ -13.2%
  • 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 3387, VIC — lower than 88% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
3387, VIC289
Northern Grampians 11,948
Victoria 6,503,491
Australia 25,422,788

Population

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.

  • 2011: 333
  • 2016: 312
  • 2021: 289

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

48 yrs ▲ +2.1%

Older than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 47 yrs
  • 2016: 48 yrs
  • 2021: 48 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 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.

  • 2011: 18.2%
  • 2016: 19.9%
  • 2021: 20.1%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

14.2% ▼ -17.9%

Lower than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 17.3%
  • 2016: 19.9%
  • 2021: 14.2%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In 3387, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Seniors (65+) (20%).

Identity & relationships

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.

11.8% ▲ +69.4%

Lower than 58% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 7.0%
  • 2016: 9.8%
  • 2021: 11.8%

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

Marital status

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In 3387, VIC, Married is the majority at 54%; Never married is next at 28%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 0 males; 85+: 0 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 6 males; 80–84: 0 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 3 males; 75–79: 4 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 7 males; 70–74: 7 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 15 males; 65–69: 8 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 14 males; 60–64: 11 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 16 males; 55–59: 14 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 11 males; 50–54: 15 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 8 males; 45–49: 6 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 13 males; 40–44: 7 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 13 males; 35–39: 8 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 7 males; 30–34: 7 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 3 males; 25–29: 10 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 9 males; 20–24: 7 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 8 males; 15–19: 6 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 5 males; 10–14: 8 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 10 males; 5–9: 8 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 4 males; 0–4: 9 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 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