177 ▼ -23.4%
Lower than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 231
- 2016: 160
- 2021: 177
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
4676, QLD · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 4676, QLD
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 4676 is 57, making the area far older than the national figure. The population is very small and has shrunk by 23% since 2011. This shift is seen in the high number of seniors and a dwindling number of children.
177
▼ -23.4%
- 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 4676, QLD — lower than 93% of areas.
| 4676, QLD | 177 |
|---|---|
| Gladstone | 63,515 |
| Queensland | 5,156,138 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The total population is 177, which is among the smallest for similar areas. The usual age of residents has risen by 8 years since 2011, reaching 57 years.
57 yrs ▲ +16.3%
Older than 96% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 49 yrs
- 2016: 55 yrs
- 2021: 57 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 30.5% of the population, which is far above the Queensland figure of 17%. This age gap is mirrored by the children's share, which is well below the national figure at 11.9%.
30.5% ▲ +57.3%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 19.4%
- 2016: 25.6%
- 2021: 30.5%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
11.9% ▼ -23.5%
Lower than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 15.5%
- 2016: 9.4%
- 2021: 11.9%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 4676, QLD, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 43%, followed by Seniors (65+) (29%) and Children (0–14) (11%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.6% of the population, a little above the national figure. People in de facto relationships are also much more common here than in most areas, at 15.1%.
5.6% ▲ +44.4%
Higher than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.9%
- 2016: 1.9%
- 2021: 5.6%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
15.1% ▲ +2.7%
Higher than 76% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 14.7%
- 2016: 16.5%
- 2021: 15.1%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 4676, QLD, the largest group is Married at 41%, followed by Never married (24%) and Divorced (23%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 4676, QLD
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 4676, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4676/4676-qld/topic/demographics-identity