# Demographics & Identity — 4350, QLD

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

Area: 4350, QLD (Postcode)

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.

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.

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.

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.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 115,218 | +12.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 38 yrs | +5.6% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 5.0% | +34.9% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 19.5% | +23.5% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 18.9% | -8.3% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 10.6% | +16.7% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 25.6%, Older adults (45–64) 22.5%, Seniors (65+) 19.5%, Children (0–14) 18.9%, Youth (15–24) 13.4%

**Marital status** — Married 44.6%, Never married 35.8%, Divorced 9.6%, Widowed 6.2%, Separated 3.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4350/4350-qld/topic/demographics-identity