3432, VIC · Postcode

Demographics & Identity in 3432, VIC

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.

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📍 3432, VIC, Postcode

Where 3432, VIC sits — Total population

185
  • 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 3432, VIC — lower than 92% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
3432, VIC185
Macedon Ranges 51,458
Victoria 6,503,491
Australia 25,422,788

Population

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.

  • 2016: 197
  • 2021: 185

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

51 yrs

Older than 83% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 47 yrs
  • 2021: 51 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

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.

  • 2016: 16.2%
  • 2021: 20.5%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

14.1%

Lower than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 19.3%
  • 2021: 14.1%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In 3432, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 42%, followed by Seniors (65+) (21%) and Children (0–14) (14%).

Identity & relationships

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.

9.0%

Lower than 82% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 7.9%
  • 2021: 9.0%

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

Marital status

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In 3432, VIC, Married is the majority at 58%; Never married is next at 27%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 0 males; 85+: 0 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 0 males; 80–84: 0 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 0 males; 75–79: 0 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 3 males; 70–74: 11 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 12 males; 65–69: 4 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 11 males; 60–64: 6 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 6 males; 55–59: 6 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 7 males; 50–54: 18 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 9 males; 45–49: 13 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 7 males; 40–44: 7 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 0 males; 35–39: 0 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 0 males; 30–34: 0 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 5 males; 25–29: 0 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 0 males; 20–24: 3 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 6 males; 15–19: 12 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 9 males; 10–14: 5 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 5 males; 5–9: 4 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 0 males; 0–4: 0 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

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