# Demographics & Identity — 3537, VIC

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

Area: 3537, VIC (Postcode)

A far older population than most similar areas defines postcode 3537, where the typical resident is 53. This area has a shrinking population of 1,094 people and a very high proportion of seniors.

The typical person here is far older than the national figure of 38, and the population has shrunk by 6.7% since 2011.

People in de facto relationships make up just 5.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 11.5%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people account for 2.3% of the area, a figure that has barely changed since 2011.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 34.6% of the community, which is far above the Victorian figure of 16.8%. Meanwhile, children under 15 have fallen to 16.1%, a figure a little below the national average.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 1,094 | -6.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 53 yrs | +8.2% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.3% | -13.7% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 34.6% | +27.5% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.1% | -10.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 5.6% | -25.1% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 34.6%, Older adults (45–64) 26.1%, Children (0–14) 16.1%, Young adults (25–44) 14.5%, Youth (15–24) 8.8%

**Marital status** — Married 54.0%, Never married 22.7%, Widowed 11.9%, Divorced 8.2%, Separated 3.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3537/3537-vic/topic/demographics-identity