848 ▲ +34.6%
Lower than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 630
- 2016: 877
- 2021: 848
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
4627, QLD · Postcode
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A far older population than the national average defines postcode 4627, where the typical resident is 47 years old. This area has grown by 35% since 2011 to reach 848 people. It is a place with a strong Indigenous presence and a high proportion of seniors.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 4627, QLD — lower than 72% of areas.
| 4627, QLD | 848 |
|---|---|
| North Burnett | 10,068 |
| Queensland | 5,156,138 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The population has grown by about 218 people since 2011 to reach 848. This is a smaller community than about 72% of similar areas.
848 ▲ +34.6%
Lower than 72% of postcode areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
47 yrs ▲ +17.5%
Older than 71% of postcode areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. While the proportion of children is about the same as the state average, the typical resident is now 7 years older than they were in 2011.
21.8% ▲ +14.5%
Higher than 62% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
18.6% ▼ -9.7%
Higher than 65% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In 4627, QLD, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Seniors (65+) (22%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 19.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure far above the Australian average of 3.2%. In terms of relationships, 45.5% of people are married, while 10.8% are in a de facto relationship, which is a little below the state figure.
19.0% ▼ -38.3%
Higher than 94% of postcode areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
10.8% ▼ -14.1%
Lower than 69% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In 4627, QLD, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (11%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 4627, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4627/4627-qld/topic/demographics-identity