idc-logo
svg rectangle color
City of BanyuleCommunity profile

City of Banyule

Service age groups

In 2021, the City of Banyule had similar proportion of children (under 18) and a higher proportion of persons aged 60 or older than Greater Melbourne.

The Age Structure of the City of Banyule provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is an indicator of the City of Banyule's residential role and function and how it is likely to change in the future.

Service age groups divide the population into age categories that reflect typical life-stages. They indicate the level of demand for services that target people at different stages in life and how that demand is changing.

To get a more complete picture the City of Banyule's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household Types and Dwelling Types.

Q:

Derived from the Census question:

'What is the person's date of birth or age?'

Age structure - Service age groups
City of Banyule - Total persons (Enumerated)20211991Change
Service age group (years)Number%Greater Melbourne %Number%Greater Melbourne %1991 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)7,0135.65.97,8806.97.3-867
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)10,8498.68.710,9649.69.7-116
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)8,6416.96.910,1718.98.6-1,531
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)9,6877.79.014,26012.412.4-4,573
Young workforce (25 to 34)16,31213.016.117,03114.916.9-719
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)26,87221.421.525,12521.921.4+1,747
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)15,56212.411.910,8779.59.1+4,684
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)13,72010.99.49,5828.47.6+4,137
Seniors (70 to 84)13,72510.98.57,7206.76.1+6,005
Elderly aged (85 and over)3,4702.82.01,0670.90.9+2,403
Total125,851100.0100.0114,681100.0100.0+11,169
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 1991 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

Analysis of the service age groups of the City of Banyule in 2021 compared to Greater Melbourne shows that there was a similar proportion of people in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) and a higher proportion of people in the older age groups (60+ years).

Overall, 21.1% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 24.6% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 21.6% and 20.0% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

The major differences between the age structure of the City of Banyule and Greater Melbourne were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Seniors' (10.9% compared to 8.5%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (10.9% compared to 9.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Young workforce' (13.0% compared to 16.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Tertiary education & independence' (7.7% compared to 9.0%)

Emerging groups

From 1991 to 2021, City of Banyule's population increased by 11,170 people (9.7%). This represents an average annual population change of 0.31% per year over the period.

The largest changes in the age structure in this area between 1991 and 2021 were in the age groups:

  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+6,005 people)
  • Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) (+4,684 people)
  • Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) (-4,573 people)
  • Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (+4,137 people)

DISCLAIMER: While all due care has been taken to ensure that the content of this website is accurate and current, there may be errors or omissions in it and no legal responsibility is accepted for the information and opinions in this website.

Please view our Privacy Policy, Terms of use and Legal notices.

ABS Data and the copyright in the ABS Data remains the property of the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The copyright in the way .id has modified, transformed or reconfigured the ABS Data as published on this website remains the property of .id. ABS Data can be accessed from the Australian Bureau of Statistics at www.abs.gov.au. ABS data can be used under license - terms published on ABS website. intermediary.management@abs.gov.au if you have any queries or wish to distribute any ABS data.