91 —
Lower than 96% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 72
- 2021: 91
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
3718, VIC · Postcode
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 3718 is 61, making this area far older than the state and national average. It is a sparsely populated place of only 91 people, where the age profile is heavily skewed towards seniors and older adults.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3718, VIC — lower than 96% of areas.
| 3718, VIC | 91 |
|---|---|
| Murrindindi | 15,197 |
| Victoria | 6,503,491 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew 26% since 2016, adding about 19 people. This small community is among the smallest at this level, with a typical age that has risen 5 years to 61 since the last census.
91 —
Lower than 96% of postcode areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
61 yrs —
Older than 99% of postcode areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
There are no children under 15 here, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%. This gap is mirrored by a high proportion of seniors, as 35.2% of residents are aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national average.
35.2% —
Higher than 96% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
0.0% —
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
3718, VIC splits fairly evenly between Seniors (65+) (40%) and Older adults (45–64) (37%), with Young adults (25–44) at 16%.
First Nations identity and marital status.
No residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well below the national figure. About 12.9% of people are in a de facto relationship, though this is lower than the 19.7% recorded in 2016.
0.0% —
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.9% —
Higher than 56% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In 3718, VIC, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (27%) and Divorced (19%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 3718, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3718/3718-vic/topic/demographics-identity