220 ▲ +22.9%
Lower than 91% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 179
- 2016: 209
- 2021: 220
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
3965, VIC · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 3965, VIC
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 3965 is 62 years old, making it one of the oldest areas of its kind. This small community of 220 people has seen its population grow by 23% since 2011. Life here is shaped by a very high proportion of seniors and very few children.
220
▲ +22.9%
- 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 3965, VIC — lower than 91% of areas.
| 3965, VIC | 220 |
|---|---|
| South Gippsland | 30,577 |
| Victoria | 6,503,491 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by about 41 people since 2011, though it remains smaller than about 90% of similar areas. The typical person living here is 62, which is far older than the national figure of 38.
62 yrs ▲ +1.6%
Older than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 61 yrs
- 2016: 61 yrs
- 2021: 62 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Seniors make up nearly half the population at 45.9%, a figure far above the national average and one that has risen since 2011. This helps explain why children under 15 are so rare here, making up only 6.4% of residents.
45.9% ▲ +17.7%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 39.0%
- 2016: 43.5%
- 2021: 45.9%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
6.4% ▲ +5.3%
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.0%
- 2016: 3.8%
- 2021: 6.4%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 3965, VIC, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 43%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (32%) and Young adults (25–44) (14%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 14.3% of people are in de facto relationships, which is higher than in most other areas. Additionally, 2.3% of the population identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a small increase from 2011.
2.3% ▲ —
Higher than 50% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.0%
- 2016: 0.0%
- 2021: 2.3%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
14.3% ▼ -8.8%
Higher than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 15.7%
- 2016: 12.2%
- 2021: 14.3%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 3965, VIC, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (23%) and Divorced (14%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 3965, VIC
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 3965, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3965/3965-vic/topic/demographics-identity