188 ▼ -13.8%
Lower than 92% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 218
- 2016: 217
- 2021: 188
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
4498, QLD · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 4498, QLD
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A very young population defines postcode 4498, where the typical resident is just 32 years old. This area is far younger than the national figure and is home to a high proportion of children.
188
▼ -13.8%
- 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 4498, QLD — lower than 92% of areas.
| 4498, QLD | 188 |
|---|---|
| Goondiwindi | 10,310 |
| Queensland | 5,156,138 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population is small and has shrank by 14% since 2011, falling from 218 to 188 people. While the typical age is among the lowest for similar areas, it has risen 3 years since 2011.
32 yrs ▲ +10.3%
Younger than 95% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 29 yrs
- 2016: 35 yrs
- 2021: 32 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 31.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are far below the state and national figures at just 5.9%.
5.9% ▲ +5.3%
Lower than 97% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.6%
- 2016: 3.7%
- 2021: 5.9%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
31.4% ▲ +13.0%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 27.8%
- 2016: 25.8%
- 2021: 31.4%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →4498, QLD splits fairly evenly between Young adults (25–44) (31%) and Children (0–14) (30%), with Older adults (45–64) at 26%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 3.7% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most areas. Most people are either married (59.8%) or have never been married (34.1%).
3.7% ▲ +34.7%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.8%
- 2016: 3.7%
- 2021: 3.7%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.4% ▼ -7.4%
Higher than 50% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 13.4%
- 2016: 15.2%
- 2021: 12.4%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 4498, QLD, Married is the majority at 60%; Never married is next at 34%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 4498, QLD
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 4498, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4498/4498-qld/topic/demographics-identity