46,427 ▲ +18.8%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 39,094
- 2016: 42,420
- 2021: 46,427
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
4570, QLD · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 4570, QLD
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A far older population than most similar areas defines postcode 4570, where the typical resident is 46 years old. The area has grown significantly to 46,427 people, and it is now marked by a much higher proportion of seniors compared to the rest of the state.
46,427
▲ +18.8%
- 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 4570, QLD — higher than 89% of areas.
| 4570, QLD | 46,427 |
|---|---|
| Gympie | 53,242 |
| Queensland | 5,156,138 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 19% since 2011, adding about 7,333 people to make it one of the largest areas of its kind. Residents have aged over time, with the typical person now 4.0 years older than in 2011.
46 yrs ▲ +9.5%
Older than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 42 yrs
- 2016: 45 yrs
- 2021: 46 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. This shift is reflected in the trend, as the proportion of seniors rose 5.7 points since 2011, while children under 15 fell 3.6 points.
22.9% ▲ +33.5%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 17.1%
- 2016: 20.8%
- 2021: 22.9%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
17.4% ▼ -17.3%
Higher than 51% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 21.1%
- 2016: 18.8%
- 2021: 17.4%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 4570, QLD, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Seniors (65+) (23%) and Young adults (25–44) (21%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.4% of the population, which is a little above the Australian average and higher than most similar areas. Meanwhile, 12.7% of residents are in a de facto relationship, a figure that rose 2.3 points since 2011.
4.4% ▲ +57.1%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.8%
- 2016: 3.4%
- 2021: 4.4%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.7% ▲ +21.8%
Higher than 53% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10.4%
- 2016: 11.3%
- 2021: 12.7%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 4570, QLD, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (13%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 4570, QLD
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 4570, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4570/4570-qld/topic/demographics-identity