3483, VIC · Postcode

Demographics & Identity in 3483, VIC

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

A far older population than most similar areas defines postcode 3483, where the typical resident is 47 years old. This is a sparsely populated region of 882 people that has seen significant growth recently, adding about 220 residents since 2011.

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📍 3483, VIC, Postcode

Where 3483, VIC sits — Total population

882 ▲ +33.2%
  • 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 3483, VIC — lower than 71% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
3483, VIC882
Buloke 6,178
Victoria 6,503,491
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The total population grew 33% between 2011 and 2021 to reach 882 people. This community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 47 years.

882 ▲ +33.2%

Lower than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 662
  • 2016: 889
  • 2021: 882

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

47 yrs ▲ +2.2%

Older than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 46 yrs
  • 2016: 47 yrs
  • 2021: 47 yrs

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

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.1% of the population, which is well above the Victorian figure of 16.8%. Children under 15 account for 16.7% of residents, a little below the national average.

26.1% ▼ -2.5%

Higher than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 26.7%
  • 2016: 27.0%
  • 2021: 26.1%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

16.7% ▼ -7.3%

Lower than 58% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 18.0%
  • 2016: 18.7%
  • 2021: 16.7%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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3483, VIC splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Seniors (65+) (26%), with Young adults (25–44) at 21%.

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

About 1.5% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is lower than most areas. Nearly half of the population is married, while 11.6% are in de facto relationships, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

11.6% ▲ +37.8%

Lower than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 8.4%
  • 2016: 7.8%
  • 2021: 11.6%

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

Marital status

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In 3483, VIC, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (8%).

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 11 males; 85+: 21 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 14 males; 80–84: 12 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 25 males; 75–79: 22 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 35 males; 70–74: 38 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 32 males; 65–69: 19 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 26 males; 60–64: 28 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 38 males; 55–59: 24 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 36 males; 50–54: 32 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 22 males; 45–49: 28 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 14 males; 40–44: 15 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 25 males; 35–39: 22 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 27 males; 30–34: 23 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 29 males; 25–29: 25 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 21 males; 20–24: 13 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 25 males; 15–19: 25 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 24 males; 10–14: 33 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 21 males; 5–9: 22 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 24 males; 0–4: 22 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 3483, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3483/3483-vic/topic/demographics-identity