3788, VIC · Postcode

Demographics & Identity in 3788, VIC

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

A typically older population marks postcode 3788, where the usual resident is 45 years old. This is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. The area has grown slightly over the last decade, adding about 110 people to reach a total population of 1,773.

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📍 3788, VIC, Postcode

Where 3788, VIC sits — Total population

1,773 ▲ +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 3788, VIC — lower than 62% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
3788, VIC1,773
Yarra Ranges 156,068
Victoria 6,503,491
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The typical age of residents is 45, which is higher than most similar areas and rose by 3 years since 2011. The total population grew by 6.6% over that decade to reach 1,773 people.

1,773 ▲ +6.6%

Lower than 62% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1,663
  • 2016: 1,738
  • 2021: 1,773

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

45 yrs ▲ +7.1%

Older than 62% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 42 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.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.5% of the population, a figure that rose 8.8 points since 2011 and is a little above the national average. Children under 15 account for 17.6%, which is about the same as the rest of Australia.

19.5% ▲ +82.4%

Lower than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 10.7%
  • 2016: 15.7%
  • 2021: 19.5%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

17.6% ▼ -4.6%

Higher than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 18.4%
  • 2016: 18.2%
  • 2021: 17.6%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In 3788, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (21%) and Seniors (65+) (19%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

Most people here are married (51.6%), while those in de facto relationships make up 11.9%, which is around the middle for its level. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.3%, which is much lower than most areas.

11.9% ▼ -4.2%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 12.4%
  • 2016: 13.9%
  • 2021: 11.9%

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

Marital status

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In 3788, VIC, Married is the majority at 52%; Never married is next at 31%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 8 males; 85+: 4 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 14 males; 80–84: 14 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 31 males; 75–79: 26 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 61 males; 70–74: 50 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 66 males; 65–69: 64 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 72 males; 60–64: 80 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 51 males; 55–59: 64 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 87 males; 50–54: 75 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 77 males; 45–49: 68 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 59 males; 40–44: 59 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 45 males; 35–39: 67 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 37 males; 30–34: 48 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 33 males; 25–29: 38 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 43 males; 20–24: 30 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 59 males; 15–19: 34 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 69 males; 10–14: 58 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 54 males; 5–9: 52 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 46 males; 0–4: 37 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 3788, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3788/3788-vic/topic/demographics-identity