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Camberwell

Five year age groups

In 2021, the largest age group in Camberwell was 50 to 54 year olds. The group that changed the most since 2001 was 65 to 69 year olds, increasing by 571 people.

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

Five year age groups present a classic age profile of the population. Each age group covers exactly five years, which enables direct comparison between each group.

To get a more complete picture Camberwell'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 - Five year age groups
Camberwell - Total persons (Usual residence)20212001Change
Five year age groups (years)Number%City of Boroondara %Number%City of Boroondara %2001 to 2021
0 to 48974.04.01,0875.45.3-190
5 to 91,2075.45.31,2826.46.1-75
10 to 141,3856.26.71,3596.86.5+26
15 to 191,5527.07.11,5167.57.3+36
20 to 241,5657.07.31,4357.17.9+129
25 to 291,3446.16.61,0965.56.7+248
30 to 341,0334.75.91,1425.76.7-110
35 to 391,2315.55.91,3916.97.2-161
40 to 441,2915.86.21,5707.87.7-280
45 to 491,4506.56.91,5457.77.5-96
50 to 541,6237.37.31,5487.77.1+74
55 to 591,4696.66.61,1325.65.2+337
60 to 641,3175.95.77984.03.8+518
65 to 691,1785.35.06063.03.2+571
70 to 741,1145.04.56413.23.4+472
75 to 798894.03.46273.13.2+261
80 to 846402.92.45242.62.5+116
85 and over1,0164.63.07783.92.6+238
Total population22,201100.0100.020,086100.0100.0+2,115
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2001 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

Analysis of the five year age groups of Camberwell in 2021 compared to the City of Boroondara shows that there was a similar proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) and a higher proportion of people in the older age groups (65+).

Overall, 15.7% of the population was aged between 0 and 15, and 21.8% were aged 65 years and over, compared with 16.0% and 18.3% respectively for the City of Boroondara.

The major differences between the age structure of Camberwell and the City of Boroondara were:

  • A larger percentage of persons aged 85 and over (4.6% compared to 3.0%)
  • A larger percentage of persons aged 75 to 79 (4.0% compared to 3.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons aged 30 to 34 (4.7% compared to 5.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons aged 25 to 29 (6.1% compared to 6.6%)

Emerging groups

From 2001 to 2021, Camberwell's population increased by 2,115 people (10.5%). This represents an average annual population change of 0.5% per year over the period.

The largest changes in age structure in this area between 2001 and 2021 were in the age groups:

  • 65 to 69 (+571 persons)
  • 60 to 64 (+518 persons)
  • 70 to 74 (+472 persons)
  • 55 to 59 (+337 persons)

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