115,218 ▲ +12.7%
Higher than 98% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 102,244
- 2016: 106,745
- 2021: 115,218
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
4350, QLD · Postcode
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
More than 115,000 people now live in postcode 4350, making it one of the largest areas of its kind. While the typical age of 38 is about the same as the national figure, the area has seen a steady increase in its older population over the last decade.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 4350, QLD — higher than 98% of areas.
| 4350, QLD | 115,218 |
|---|---|
| Toowoomba | 173,204 |
| Queensland | 5,156,138 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The total population grew by 13% since 2011, adding about 12,974 people. The typical resident is now 38, which is 2 years older than it was in 2011.
115,218 ▲ +12.7%
Higher than 98% of postcode areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
38 yrs ▲ +5.6%
Younger than 76% of postcode areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Children under 15 make up 18.9% of the population, a figure higher than most similar areas. Meanwhile, the proportion of people aged 65 and over rose to 19.5%, which is a little above both the Queensland and Australian figures.
19.5% ▲ +23.5%
Lower than 51% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
18.9% ▼ -8.3%
Higher than 68% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
4350, QLD splits fairly evenly between Young adults (25–44) (26%) and Older adults (45–64) (23%), with Seniors (65+) at 20%.
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 5% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than most areas. When it comes to relationships, 44.6% of people are married, while those in de facto relationships make up 10.6%, a figure lower than most similar areas.
5.0% ▲ +34.9%
Higher than 75% of postcode areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
10.6% ▲ +16.7%
Lower than 71% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In 4350, QLD, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (10%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 4350, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4350/4350-qld/topic/demographics-identity