2,947 ▲ +4.8%
Lower than 54% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2,812
- 2016: 2,945
- 2021: 2,947
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
3568, VIC · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 3568, 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 3568, where the typical resident is 53. This aging trend is striking, with the area's usual age sitting 15 years above the national figure.
2,947
▲ +4.8%
- 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 3568, VIC — lower than 54% of areas.
| 3568, VIC | 2,947 |
|---|---|
| Gannawarra | 10,683 |
| Victoria | 6,503,491 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 4.8% since 2011 to reach 2,947 people. Residents have aged by 4 years over the last decade, making the typical person here 53.
53 yrs ▲ +8.2%
Older than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 49 yrs
- 2016: 50 yrs
- 2021: 53 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 33.5% of the area, a figure far above the national average. This is mirrored by a much lower proportion of children under 15, who account for only 14.6% of residents.
33.5% ▲ +24.4%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 27.0%
- 2016: 29.8%
- 2021: 33.5%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
14.6% ▼ -11.9%
Lower than 76% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 16.6%
- 2016: 15.1%
- 2021: 14.6%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 3568, VIC, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 33%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 1.6% of people identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is a rise of 1.3 points since 2011. Over half of the population is married, while 10.8% are in a de facto relationship.
1.6% ▲ +397.9%
Lower than 60% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.3%
- 2016: 1.1%
- 2021: 1.6%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
10.8% ▲ +38.9%
Lower than 69% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.8%
- 2016: 10.0%
- 2021: 10.8%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 3568, VIC, Married is the majority at 52%; Never married is next at 27%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 3568, VIC
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 3568, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3568/3568-vic/topic/demographics-identity