3786, VIC · Postcode

Demographics & Identity in 3786, VIC

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

A noticeably older population marks postcode 3786, where the typical resident is 45. This is seven years older than the average person in Victoria and Australia. The total population of 1,524 people has barely changed over the last decade.

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📍 3786, VIC, Postcode

Where 3786, VIC sits — Total population

1,524 ▼ -0.7%
  • 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 3786, VIC — lower than 64% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
3786, VIC1,524
Yarra Ranges 156,068
Victoria 6,503,491
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The typical resident here is 45, which is higher than most similar areas and 7 years older than the national figure. This age has risen by 5 years since 2011.

1,524 ▼ -0.7%

Lower than 64% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1,535
  • 2016: 1,518
  • 2021: 1,524

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

45 yrs ▲ +12.5%

Older than 62% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 40 yrs
  • 2016: 44 yrs
  • 2021: 45 yrs

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

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

While children under 15 make up 17.5% of the area, the number of seniors aged 65 and over rose 5.9 points since 2011 to reach 17.7%. Older adults aged 45 to 64 form the largest age group at 32.7%.

17.7% ▲ +50.5%

Lower than 62% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 11.7%
  • 2016: 15.4%
  • 2021: 17.7%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

17.5% ▼ -12.2%

Higher than 52% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 19.9%
  • 2016: 17.5%
  • 2021: 17.5%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In 3786, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (20%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

More people are in de facto relationships here than in most similar areas, at 13.2%. About 1.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is about the same as the Victorian figure.

13.2% ▲ +41.3%

Higher than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 9.4%
  • 2016: 11.5%
  • 2021: 13.2%

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

Marital status

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In 3786, VIC, Married is the majority at 54%; Never married is next at 33%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 11 males; 85+: 7 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 15 males; 80–84: 6 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 25 males; 75–79: 27 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 45 males; 70–74: 42 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 41 males; 65–69: 47 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 68 males; 60–64: 56 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 60 males; 55–59: 55 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 56 males; 50–54: 74 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 70 males; 45–49: 61 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 55 males; 40–44: 58 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 33 males; 35–39: 45 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 33 males; 30–34: 28 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 26 males; 25–29: 22 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 45 males; 20–24: 33 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 53 males; 15–19: 47 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 41 males; 10–14: 55 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 44 males; 5–9: 52 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 43 males; 0–4: 35 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 3786, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3786/3786-vic/topic/demographics-identity