3630, VIC · Postcode

Demographics & Identity in 3630, VIC

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

A larger population than most similar areas defines postcode 3630, which grew by 8.8% to reach 32,151 people. The area has a diverse age mix and a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence, making it distinct from the state average.

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📍 3630, VIC, Postcode

Where 3630, VIC sits — Total population

32,151 ▲ +8.8%
  • 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 3630, VIC — higher than 87% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
3630, VIC32,151
Greater Shepparton 68,409
Victoria 6,503,491
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The total population reached 32,151 people in 2021, adding about 2,598 since 2011. The typical resident is 38 years old, which is two years older than in 2011.

32,151 ▲ +8.8%

Higher than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 29,553
  • 2016: 31,272
  • 2021: 32,151

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

38 yrs ▲ +5.6%

Younger than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 36 yrs
  • 2016: 37 yrs
  • 2021: 38 yrs

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

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Children under 15 make up 19.2% of the population, which is a little above the Victorian figure. Meanwhile, the proportion of people aged 65 and over rose 4.3 points since 2011 to reach 19.6%.

19.6% ▲ +28.2%

Higher than 50% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 15.3%
  • 2016: 17.4%
  • 2021: 19.6%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

19.2% ▼ -11.0%

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 21.6%
  • 2016: 20.2%
  • 2021: 19.2%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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3630, VIC splits fairly evenly between Young adults (25–44) (26%) and Older adults (45–64) (23%), with Seniors (65+) at 20%.

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

Indigenous residents make up 4.4% of the population, which is well above the Victorian average of 1.0%. Regarding relationships, 10.3% of people are in a de facto partnership, a figure that is much lower than most similar areas.

4.4% ▲ +17.8%

Higher than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 3.7%
  • 2016: 3.7%
  • 2021: 4.4%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

10.3% ▲ +14.8%

Lower than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 8.9%
  • 2016: 9.4%
  • 2021: 10.3%

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

Marital status

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In 3630, VIC, the largest group is Married at 43%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (9%).

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 355 males; 85+: 564 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 421 males; 80–84: 511 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 543 males; 75–79: 654 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 692 males; 70–74: 836 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 804 males; 65–69: 892 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 863 males; 60–64: 892 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 871 males; 55–59: 999 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 889 males; 50–54: 959 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 908 males; 45–49: 905 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 848 males; 40–44: 881 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 1,020 males; 35–39: 1,034 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 1,134 males; 30–34: 1,204 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 1,117 males; 25–29: 1,258 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 995 males; 20–24: 1,019 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 982 males; 15–19: 908 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 1,076 males; 10–14: 970 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 1,076 males; 5–9: 999 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 1,059 males; 0–4: 993 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 3630, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3630/3630-vic/topic/demographics-identity