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.
3630, VIC · Postcode
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.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3630, VIC — higher than 87% of areas.
| 3630, VIC | 32,151 |
|---|---|
| Greater Shepparton | 68,409 |
| Victoria | 6,503,491 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
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.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
38 yrs ▲ +5.6%
Younger than 76% of postcode areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
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.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
19.2% ▼ -11.0%
Higher than 71% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
3630, VIC splits fairly evenly between Young adults (25–44) (26%) and Older adults (45–64) (23%), with Seniors (65+) at 20%.
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.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
10.3% ▲ +14.8%
Lower than 74% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In 3630, VIC, the largest group is Married at 43%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (9%).
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