# Demographics & Identity — Paynesville

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

Area: Paynesville (Suburb / Locality)

A far older population than the state average defines Paynesville, where the typical resident is 62 years old. This community of 3,636 people is notably aged, with nearly half of all residents being seniors.

The typical resident here is 62, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Paynesville is larger than about 86% of similar areas.

About 1.3% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is about the same as the Victorian figure. Over half of the population is married, while 12.3% are in de facto relationships.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 45.8% of the population, a figure far above the 17.2% national average. This helps explain why children under 15 are much less common here at just 10.0%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 3,636 | +12.4% since 2011 |
| Median age | 62 yrs | +8.8% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.3% | +47.4% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 45.8% | +31.7% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 10.0% | -21.4% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.3% | +9.2% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 45.8%, Older adults (45–64) 26.5%, Young adults (25–44) 11.9%, Children (0–14) 10.0%, Youth (15–24) 5.7%

**Marital status** — Married 51.9%, Never married 19.9%, Divorced 14.3%, Widowed 10.5%, Separated 3.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22049/paynesville/topic/demographics-identity