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

The Age Structure of Balwyn provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is an indicator of Balwyn'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 Balwyn'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
Balwyn - Total persons (Usual residence)20212001Change
Service age group (years)Number%City of Boroondara %Number%City of Boroondara %2001 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)4623.44.05694.55.3-108
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)1,1318.37.91,1409.08.6-10
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)1,2118.98.51,1689.28.2+43
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)1,2769.410.21,2529.911.0+24
Young workforce (25 to 34)1,35610.012.51,2429.813.3+113
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)2,64219.419.12,86122.522.4-219
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)1,88713.913.91,59412.612.3+293
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)1,54611.410.79797.77.0+567
Seniors (70 to 84)1,58511.710.41,51912.09.2+66
Elderly aged (85 and over)4963.63.03702.92.6+125
Total13,592100.0100.012,698100.0100.0+894
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 service age groups of Balwyn in 2021 compared to the City of Boroondara 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, 20.6% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 26.7% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 20.3% and 24.0% respectively for the City of Boroondara.

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

  • A larger percentage of 'Seniors' (11.7% compared to 10.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Young workforce' (10.0% compared to 12.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Tertiary education & independence' (9.4% compared to 10.2%)

Emerging groups

From 2001 to 2021, Balwyn's population increased by 894 people (7.0%). This represents an average annual population change of 0.34% per year over the period.

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

  • Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (+567 people)
  • Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) (+293 people)
  • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (-219 people)
  • Elderly aged (85 and over) (+125 people)

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