4,388 ▲ +26.7%
Higher than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3,463
- 2016: 3,950
- 2021: 4,388
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
4270, QLD · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 4270, QLD
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 4270 is noticeably older than the national figure, with the average age sitting at 41 years. The population has grown by 27% since 2011 to reach 4,388 people. This growth happens alongside a high proportion of children and a relatively low number of seniors.
4,388
▲ +26.7%
- 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 4270, QLD — higher than 52% of areas.
| 4270, QLD | 4,388 |
|---|---|
| Scenic Rim | 42,984 |
| Queensland | 5,156,138 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population reached 4,388 people in 2021, which is larger than about 54% of similar areas. The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia.
41 yrs ▲ +5.1%
Younger than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 39 yrs
- 2016: 41 yrs
- 2021: 41 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 20.0% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. In contrast, the 14.0% of people aged 65 and over is well below the national figure.
14.0% ▲ +70.1%
Lower than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.2%
- 2016: 11.3%
- 2021: 14.0%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
20.0% ▼ -12.8%
Higher than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 22.9%
- 2016: 19.5%
- 2021: 20.0%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 4270, QLD, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Children (0–14) (20%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.6% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure. Most residents are married (52.0%), while 13.0% are in a de facto relationship.
2.6% ▲ +15.8%
Higher than 55% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.2%
- 2016: 2.2%
- 2021: 2.6%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
13.0% ▲ +9.5%
Higher than 58% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11.9%
- 2016: 14.5%
- 2021: 13.0%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 4270, QLD, Married is the majority at 52%; Never married is next at 32%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 4270, QLD
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 4270, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4270/4270-qld/topic/demographics-identity