108 —
Lower than 95% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 125
- 2021: 108
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
3967, VIC · Postcode
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical age of 55 makes postcode 3967 far older than the national figure of 38. This sparsely populated area has seen its small community shrink by 14% since 2016, with a population that is now significantly older than most other areas in the state.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3967, VIC — lower than 95% of areas.
| 3967, VIC | 108 |
|---|---|
| Wellington | 45,639 |
| Victoria | 6,503,491 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The population has fallen to 108 people, which is among the smallest for its level. The typical resident is now 55, having grown 6 years older since 2016.
108 —
Lower than 95% of postcode areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
55 yrs —
Older than 92% of postcode areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25.9% of the area, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. This contributes to a small number of children, as those under 15 account for only 12% of the population.
25.9% —
Higher than 79% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
12.0% —
Lower than 88% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In 3967, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 36%, followed by Seniors (65+) (28%) and Young adults (25–44) (15%).
First Nations identity and marital status.
No residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well below the national average. Nearly half of the population is married, while those in de facto relationships rose to 12.4% since the last census.
0.0% —
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.4% —
Higher than 50% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In 3967, VIC, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (27%) and Divorced (15%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 3967, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3967/3967-vic/topic/demographics-identity