4516, QLD · Postcode

Demographics & Identity in 4516, QLD

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

Growing by 15% since 2011, postcode 4516 has seen its population rise to 4,290 people. The area is becoming slightly older, with the typical resident now 40 years old. It is a diverse community where a significant number of children live compared to other similar areas.

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📍 4516, QLD, Postcode

Where 4516, QLD sits — Total population

4,290 ▲ +15.3%
  • 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 4516, QLD — higher than 52% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
4516, QLD4,290
Moreton Bay 476,340
Queensland 5,156,138
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population grew by 15% since 2011, adding about 568 people. While the typical age of 40 is lower than in most similar areas, it is a little older than the Queensland and Australian figures of 38.

4,290 ▲ +15.3%

Higher than 52% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 3,722
  • 2016: 3,963
  • 2021: 4,290

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

40 yrs ▲ +8.1%

Younger than 64% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 37 yrs
  • 2016: 39 yrs
  • 2021: 40 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 19.7% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. In contrast, the 15.1% of people aged 65 and over is much lower than in most similar areas, though this group rose by 5.3 percentage points since 2011.

15.1% ▲ +54.4%

Lower than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 9.8%
  • 2016: 12.3%
  • 2021: 15.1%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

19.7% ▼ -15.9%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 23.4%
  • 2016: 19.8%
  • 2021: 19.7%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In 4516, QLD, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.2% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. Most residents are married (54.3%), while those in de facto relationships rose to 12.1% since 2011.

12.1% ▲ +40.1%

Lower than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 8.6%
  • 2016: 10.7%
  • 2021: 12.1%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In 4516, QLD, Married is the majority at 54%; Never married is next at 31%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 22 males; 85+: 21 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 25 males; 80–84: 26 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 66 males; 75–79: 61 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 93 males; 70–74: 91 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 115 males; 65–69: 111 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 123 males; 60–64: 120 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 168 males; 55–59: 157 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 183 males; 50–54: 176 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 177 males; 45–49: 160 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 134 males; 40–44: 150 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 121 males; 35–39: 131 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 106 males; 30–34: 139 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 117 males; 25–29: 104 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 146 males; 20–24: 111 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 159 males; 15–19: 116 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 162 males; 10–14: 151 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 165 males; 5–9: 142 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 121 males; 0–4: 105 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 4516, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4516/4516-qld/topic/demographics-identity