3758, VIC · Postcode

Demographics & Identity in 3758, VIC

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

Over a fifth of the population are children under 15, making postcode 3758 a much younger area than most. While the population grew by about 141 people since 2011, it remains a smaller community of 2,281 residents. The typical resident is now 40 years old.

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📍 3758, VIC, Postcode

Where 3758, VIC sits — Total population

2,281 ▲ +6.6%
  • 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 3758, VIC — lower than 57% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
3758, VIC2,281
Mitchell 49,460
Victoria 6,503,491
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The total population is 2,281 people, which is smaller than about 57% of similar areas. This is a growing community, with the population rising 6.6% since 2011.

2,281 ▲ +6.6%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 2,140
  • 2016: 2,181
  • 2021: 2,281

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

40 yrs ▲ +11.1%

Younger than 64% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 36 yrs
  • 2016: 39 yrs
  • 2021: 40 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 21.4% of the area, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. In contrast, the proportion of people aged 65 and over is much lower than most areas at 14.7%.

14.7% ▲ +121.3%

Lower than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 6.6%
  • 2016: 11.3%
  • 2021: 14.7%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

21.4% ▼ -7.3%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 23.0%
  • 2016: 21.5%
  • 2021: 21.4%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In 3758, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

De facto relationships are more common here than in most areas, at 14.3%, which is well above the Victorian figure of 11.2%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 1.0% of the population, about the same as the state average.

1.0% ▼ -37.4%

Lower than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.5%
  • 2016: 1.7%
  • 2021: 1.0%

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

14.3% ▲ +17.3%

Higher than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 12.2%
  • 2016: 11.7%
  • 2021: 14.3%

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

Marital status

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In 3758, VIC, Married is the majority at 52%; Never married is next at 36%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 7 males; 85+: 7 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 14 males; 80–84: 7 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 29 males; 75–79: 20 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 70 males; 70–74: 53 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 77 males; 65–69: 52 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 89 males; 60–64: 76 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 74 males; 55–59: 87 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 79 males; 50–54: 76 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 90 males; 45–49: 97 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 74 males; 40–44: 73 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 77 males; 35–39: 75 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 68 males; 30–34: 61 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 49 males; 25–29: 59 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 55 males; 20–24: 61 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 82 males; 15–19: 53 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 97 males; 10–14: 91 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 97 males; 5–9: 74 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 74 males; 0–4: 60 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 3758, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3758/3758-vic/topic/demographics-identity