262 ▲ +0.8%
Lower than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 260
- 2016: 278
- 2021: 262
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
4712, QLD · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 4712, QLD
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A very small population of just 262 people defines postcode 4712, where the typical resident is noticeably older than across the country. It is a sparsely populated area that stands out for having a very high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
262
▲ +0.8%
- 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 4712, QLD — lower than 89% of areas.
| 4712, QLD | 262 |
|---|---|
| Central Highlands | 27,836 |
| Queensland | 5,156,138 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical person here is 45, which is 7 years older than the national figure and 5 years older than it was in 2011. The total population has remained steady since 2011, though it is smaller than about 88% of similar areas.
45 yrs ▲ +12.5%
Older than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 40 yrs
- 2016: 44 yrs
- 2021: 45 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 23.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Older adults aged 45 to 64 are the largest group at 32.1%, while those aged 65 and over sit at 17.6%, about the same as the state and national averages.
17.6% ▲ +11.8%
Lower than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 15.7%
- 2016: 18.7%
- 2021: 17.6%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
23.7% ▲ +16.5%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20.3%
- 2016: 21.2%
- 2021: 23.7%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 4712, QLD, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Children (0–14) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Indigenous identity is very strong here, with 23.7% of people identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the national figure. Regarding relationships, 43.1% of residents are married and 13.8% are in a de facto relationship, a figure that has risen since 2011.
23.7% ▲ +34.3%
Higher than 97% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 17.6%
- 2016: 12.6%
- 2021: 23.7%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
13.8% ▲ +28.7%
Higher than 66% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10.7%
- 2016: 8.6%
- 2021: 13.8%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 4712, QLD, the largest group is Married at 43%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (12%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 4712, QLD
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 4712, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4712/4712-qld/topic/demographics-identity