25 —
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 23
- 2021: 25
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
3893, VIC · Postcode
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 3893 is 61 years old, making this one of the oldest areas in the region. With only 25 people living here, the area is sparsely populated and has a small, aging population that grew by about two people since 2016.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3893, VIC — lower than 99% of areas.
| 3893, VIC | 25 |
|---|---|
| East Gippsland | 48,715 |
| Victoria | 6,503,491 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The population is very small at 25 people. Residents are far older than the national figure of 38, with the typical age climbing 6 years since the last census.
25 —
Lower than 99% 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.
Children under 15 make up 16% of the population, which is a little below the national figure. This is a significant rise from 2016, while the proportion of seniors fell 14 points to 12%.
12.0% —
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
16.0% —
Lower than 65% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In 3893, VIC, Older adults (45–64) is the majority at 56%; Children (0–14) is next at 25%.
First Nations identity and marital status.
No residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well below the national figure. About 12% of people are in a de facto relationship, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
0.0% —
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.0% —
Lower than 55% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In 3893, VIC, Married is the majority at 88%; Never married is next at 12%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 3893, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3893/3893-vic/topic/demographics-identity