730 ▼ -25.7%
Lower than 75% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 983
- 2016: 706
- 2021: 730
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
4454, QLD · Postcode
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A population drop of 26% since 2011 marks the recent trend for postcode 4454. The area is now sparsely populated with only 730 residents. Those who remain are noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 43.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 4454, QLD — lower than 75% of areas.
| 4454, QLD | 730 |
|---|---|
| Maranoa | 12,825 |
| Queensland | 5,156,138 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The total population has shrunk by 253 people since 2011. This has left the area smaller than about 74% of similar places.
730 ▼ -25.7%
Lower than 75% of postcode areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
43 yrs ▲ +10.3%
Older than 52% of postcode areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
While the proportion of children is about the same as the national figure, the number of seniors has risen by 4.3 percentage points since 2011. Adults aged 45 to 64 now make up the largest age group at 29.7%.
16.7% ▲ +34.8%
Lower than 67% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
18.1% ▼ -7.8%
Higher than 59% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In 4454, QLD, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (18%).
First Nations identity and marital status.
A little more than 4.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most areas. Relationships are often informal, with 15.5% of people in a de facto partnership, a figure well above the national average.
4.5% ▲ +6.3%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
15.5% ▲ +28.0%
Higher than 79% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In 4454, QLD, Married is the majority at 52%; Never married is next at 31%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 4454, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4454/4454-qld/topic/demographics-identity