21,763 ▲ +17.9%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 18,462
- 2016: 20,247
- 2021: 21,763
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
4285, QLD · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 4285, QLD
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A noticeably older population defines postcode 4285, where the typical resident is 41 years old. The area is larger than about 86% of similar places and has grown by 18% over the last decade. It stands out for having a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most other areas.
21,763
▲ +17.9%
- 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 4285, QLD — higher than 86% of areas.
| 4285, QLD | 21,763 |
|---|---|
| Scenic Rim | 42,984 |
| Queensland | 5,156,138 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by about 3,301 people since 2011 to reach 21,763. During this time, the typical age of residents rose by four years, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures.
41 yrs ▲ +10.8%
Younger than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 37 yrs
- 2016: 40 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 20.2% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. Meanwhile, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over rose by 5.4 points since 2011 to reach 18.6%, which is a little above the national figure.
18.6% ▲ +41.5%
Lower than 56% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 13.1%
- 2016: 16.0%
- 2021: 18.6%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
20.2% ▼ -14.7%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 23.7%
- 2016: 21.5%
- 2021: 20.2%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →4285, QLD splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (22%), with Children (0–14) at 20%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 6.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure that is much higher than most areas and a little above the state average. Nearly half of the population is married, and 12.8% are in de facto relationships.
6.0% ▲ +43.4%
Higher than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.2%
- 2016: 4.4%
- 2021: 6.0%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.8% ▲ +15.1%
Higher than 56% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11.1%
- 2016: 12.1%
- 2021: 12.8%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 4285, QLD, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (10%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 4285, QLD
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 4285, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4285/4285-qld/topic/demographics-identity