185 —
Lower than 92% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 197
- 2021: 185
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
3432, VIC · Postcode
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Much older residents than most similar areas make up the small population of postcode 3432. The typical person here is 51, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This sparsely populated area has seen its total numbers shrink slightly over the last few years.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3432, VIC — lower than 92% of areas.
| 3432, VIC | 185 |
|---|---|
| Macedon Ranges | 51,458 |
| Victoria | 6,503,491 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The total population is among the smallest at this level with 185 people. This is a decrease from 2016, when the area lost about 12 people.
185 —
Lower than 92% of postcode areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
51 yrs —
Older than 83% of postcode areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
With children under 15 making up only 14.1%, this area is well below the national figure. It is an older community, as people aged 65 and over rose to 20.5% since 2016, which is well above the state average.
20.5% —
Higher than 56% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
14.1% —
Lower than 79% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In 3432, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 42%, followed by Seniors (65+) (21%) and Children (0–14) (14%).
First Nations identity and marital status.
No one in the area identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well below the national figure. Most residents are married (57.2%), while those in de facto relationships are at 9.0%, a little below the Victoria average.
0.0% —
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
9.0% —
Lower than 82% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In 3432, VIC, Married is the majority at 58%; Never married is next at 27%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 3432, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3432/3432-vic/topic/demographics-identity