# Demographics & Identity — Rainbow

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

Area: Rainbow (Urban Centre)

Much older residents than most similar areas define the population of Rainbow (L). The typical person here is 57, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This age gap has widened significantly, with the typical resident being 13 years older than they were in 2011.

The total population of 487 people has barely changed since 2011. This community is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 57.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.1% of the population, which is a little above the Victorian average. About half of the residents are married, while those in de facto relationships fell to 8.7% since 2011.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 36.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. This trend is linked to a sharp drop in children under 15, who now make up only 14.0% of the area.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 487 | -0.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 57 yrs | +29.5% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.1% | +11.6% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 36.8% | +35.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 14.0% | -30.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 8.7% | -21.5% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 36.8%, Older adults (45–64) 24.6%, Young adults (25–44) 19.1%, Children (0–14) 14.0%, Youth (15–24) 7.0%

**Marital status** — Married 49.6%, Never married 24.1%, Widowed 12.8%, Divorced 12.1%, Separated 2.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL222077/rainbow/topic/demographics-identity