295 ▲ +35.9%
Lower than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 217
- 2016: 299
- 2021: 295
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
3412, VIC · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 3412, VIC
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Nearly half of the 295 people in postcode 3412 are married, reflecting a community with a strong focus on family and long-term partnerships. This sparsely populated area is far older than the national average, though the population has grown by 36% since 2011.
295
▲ +35.9%
- 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 3412, VIC — lower than 88% of areas.
| 3412, VIC | 295 |
|---|---|
| West Wimmera | 4,006 |
| Victoria | 6,503,491 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical resident is 50 years old, which is far older than the national figure of 38. However, this age has dropped by 5 years since 2011.
50 yrs ▼ -9.1%
Older than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 55 yrs
- 2016: 50 yrs
- 2021: 50 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
The area has a high proportion of seniors, with 30.5% aged 65 and over, far above the 17.2% national figure. At the same time, children under 15 have increased to 20.3%, which is a little above the Australian average.
30.5% ▼ -11.7%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 34.5%
- 2016: 30.1%
- 2021: 30.5%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
20.3% ▲ +54.3%
Higher than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 13.2%
- 2016: 15.4%
- 2021: 20.3%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 3412, VIC, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 30%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Young adults (25–44) (22%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.1% of the population, which is higher than most areas and slightly above the Victorian average. About 11.4% of residents are in a de facto relationship, a figure that is about the same as the rest of the country.
3.1% ▲ —
Higher than 60% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.0%
- 2016: 0.0%
- 2021: 3.1%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
11.4% ▼ -9.6%
Lower than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 12.6%
- 2016: 10.0%
- 2021: 11.4%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 3412, VIC, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (26%) and Widowed (10%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 3412, VIC
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 3412, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3412/3412-vic/topic/demographics-identity