3,366 ▲ +42.6%
Lower than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2,360
- 2016: 3,006
- 2021: 3,366
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
4309, QLD · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 4309, QLD
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Noticeably older residents define postcode 4309, where the typical person is 45 years old. The population has grown quickly, adding about 1,006 people since 2011 to reach a total of 3,366. This growth happens alongside a shift toward an older age profile compared to most similar areas.
3,366
▲ +42.6%
- 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 4309, QLD — lower than 52% of areas.
| 4309, QLD | 3,366 |
|---|---|
| Scenic Rim | 42,984 |
| Queensland | 5,156,138 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. This is a growing area, with the total population rising 43% since 2011.
45 yrs ▲ +12.5%
Older than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 40 yrs
- 2016: 44 yrs
- 2021: 45 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.9% of the population, which is well above the Queensland figure of 17.0%. While children under 15 make up 18.8% of the area, this proportion has fallen by 2.8 points since 2011.
20.9% ▲ +23.9%
Higher than 58% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 16.9%
- 2016: 20.6%
- 2021: 20.9%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
18.8% ▼ -13.1%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 21.7%
- 2016: 20.6%
- 2021: 18.8%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 4309, QLD, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (21%) and Seniors (65+) (21%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.0% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas. Most residents are married at 54.6%, while those in de facto relationships account for 10.7%, a figure slightly below the state average.
3.0% ▲ +26.5%
Higher than 60% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.4%
- 2016: 3.0%
- 2021: 3.0%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
10.7% ▲ +15.7%
Lower than 70% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 9.3%
- 2016: 8.5%
- 2021: 10.7%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 4309, QLD, Married is the majority at 55%; Never married is next at 28%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 4309, QLD
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 4309, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4309/4309-qld/topic/demographics-identity