137 ▼ -33.5%
Lower than 94% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 206
- 2016: 151
- 2021: 137
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
3572, VIC · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 3572, VIC
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 3572 is 48, making this area far older than the state and national figures. This sparsely populated region has seen its total population shrink by 33% since 2011. It is now a small community of just 137 people with a notably aging population profile.
137
▼ -33.5%
- 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 3572, VIC — lower than 94% of areas.
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population has fallen significantly to 137 people, losing about 69 residents since 2011. During this time, the typical age has climbed by 9 years to reach 48.
48 yrs ▲ +23.1%
Older than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 39 yrs
- 2016: 40 yrs
- 2021: 48 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Older adults aged 45 to 64 make up the largest group at 38.7%. While the proportion of seniors has risen to 15.3%, the share of children under 15 has fallen slightly to 16.8%, which is a little below the national figure.
15.3% ▲ +27.5%
Lower than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 12.0%
- 2016: 11.9%
- 2021: 15.3%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
16.8% ▼ -14.8%
Lower than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 19.7%
- 2016: 25.2%
- 2021: 16.8%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 3572, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 39%, followed by Children (0–14) (17%) and Young adults (25–44) (16%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.9% of the population, which is a little above the Victorian average. Most residents are married (56.8%), while those in de facto relationships rose to 12.0% since 2011.
2.9% ▲ +102.4%
Higher than 59% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.4%
- 2016: 4.0%
- 2021: 2.9%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.0% ▲ +45.0%
Lower than 55% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.3%
- 2016: 4.0%
- 2021: 12.0%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 3572, VIC, Married is the majority at 61%; Never married is next at 32%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 3572, VIC
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 3572, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3572/3572-vic/topic/demographics-identity