4173, QLD · Postcode

Demographics & Identity in 4173, QLD

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

A typical age of 38 marks the population of postcode 4173, which has remained steady at 8,463 people since 2011. The area is notably younger than most similar places, with a significant number of residents in their prime working years. It reflects a balanced mix of families and adults, though the own-age profile has shifted slightly older over the last decade.

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📍 4173, QLD, Postcode

Where 4173, QLD sits — Total population

8,463 ▼ -0.9%
  • 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 4173, QLD — higher than 64% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
4173, QLD8,463
Brisbane 1,242,825
Queensland 5,156,138
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population of 8,463 is larger than about 64% of similar areas. While the typical resident is 38, this is 3 years older than it was in 2011.

8,463 ▼ -0.9%

Higher than 64% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 8,539
  • 2016: 8,290
  • 2021: 8,463

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

38 yrs ▲ +8.6%

Younger than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 35 yrs
  • 2016: 37 yrs
  • 2021: 38 yrs

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

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Children under 15 make up 18.6% of the area, which is higher than most similar places. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 15.5%, a figure that is a little below the state and national levels but has risen 5.4 percentage points since 2011.

15.5% ▲ +53.5%

Lower than 73% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 10.1%
  • 2016: 14.0%
  • 2021: 15.5%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

18.6% ▼ -10.2%

Higher than 64% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 20.7%
  • 2016: 18.8%
  • 2021: 18.6%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In 4173, QLD, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 31%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

More people are in de facto relationships here (13.9%) than in most similar areas, which is a little above the national figure. About 2.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a proportion that is about the same as the Australian average.

2.9% ▲ +31.0%

Higher than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 2.2%
  • 2016: 2.1%
  • 2021: 2.9%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

13.9% ▲ +19.2%

Higher than 68% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 11.7%
  • 2016: 11.5%
  • 2021: 13.9%

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

Marital status

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In 4173, QLD, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (10%).

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 50 males; 85+: 68 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 72 males; 80–84: 73 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 137 males; 75–79: 144 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 163 males; 70–74: 230 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 164 males; 65–69: 211 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 216 males; 60–64: 265 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 256 males; 55–59: 299 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 250 males; 50–54: 270 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 246 males; 45–49: 274 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 303 males; 40–44: 280 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 362 males; 35–39: 371 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 362 males; 30–34: 370 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 298 males; 25–29: 303 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 242 males; 20–24: 220 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 216 males; 15–19: 188 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 234 males; 10–14: 224 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 259 males; 5–9: 245 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 306 males; 0–4: 311 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 4173, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4173/4173-qld/topic/demographics-identity