3766, VIC · Postcode

Demographics & Identity in 3766, VIC

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

A typical resident in postcode 3766 is 43, making the area noticeably older than both Victoria and Australia. The population has grown by 5.7% since 2011 to reach 1,277 people. This small community is now marked by a higher-than-usual number of de facto relationships and a significant group of older adults.

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📍 3766, VIC, Postcode

Where 3766, VIC sits — Total population

1,277 ▲ +5.7%
  • 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 3766, VIC — lower than 67% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
3766, VIC1,277
Yarra Ranges 156,068
Victoria 6,503,491
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population grew by about 69 people between 2011 and 2021, reaching a total of 1,277. This makes it smaller than about 66% of similar areas.

1,277 ▲ +5.7%

Lower than 67% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1,208
  • 2016: 1,239
  • 2021: 1,277

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

43 yrs ▲ +7.5%

Older than 52% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 40 yrs
  • 2016: 42 yrs
  • 2021: 43 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 19.3% of the population, which is higher than most areas. Meanwhile, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over rose 4.2 percentage points since 2011 to reach 16.4%, a figure about the same as the national average.

16.4% ▲ +34.2%

Lower than 68% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 12.3%
  • 2016: 13.4%
  • 2021: 16.4%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

19.3% ▼ -3.0%

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 19.9%
  • 2016: 19.5%
  • 2021: 19.3%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In 3766, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, at 15.6%, which is well above the national figure. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population also rose 0.8 percentage points since 2011 to reach 1.5%.

15.6% ▲ +50.5%

Higher than 80% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 10.4%
  • 2016: 14.6%
  • 2021: 15.6%

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

Marital status

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In 3766, VIC, Married is the majority at 52%; Never married is next at 32%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 0 males; 85+: 10 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 18 males; 80–84: 6 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 21 males; 75–79: 20 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 27 males; 70–74: 26 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 42 males; 65–69: 35 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 44 males; 60–64: 53 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 30 males; 55–59: 37 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 66 males; 50–54: 41 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 58 males; 45–49: 65 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 48 males; 40–44: 45 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 41 males; 35–39: 52 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 37 males; 30–34: 46 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 28 males; 25–29: 14 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 19 males; 20–24: 28 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 40 males; 15–19: 25 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 54 males; 10–14: 27 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 48 males; 5–9: 42 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 42 males; 0–4: 27 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 3766, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3766/3766-vic/topic/demographics-identity