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In 2021, Keilor had higher proportion of children (under 18) and a higher proportion of persons aged 60 or older than Keilor Downs.

The Age Structure of Keilor provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is an indicator of Keilor'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 Keilor's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household Types and Dwelling Types.

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Derived from the Census question:

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

Age structure - Service age groups
Keilor - Total persons (Enumerated)20212001Change
Service age group (years)Number%Keilor Downs %Number%Keilor Downs %2001 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)2704.74.93405.56.0-70
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)4327.47.36139.911.1-181
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)4577.96.35388.712.6-81
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)4808.38.365910.711.2-179
Young workforce (25 to 34)5449.412.971711.613.1-174
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)1,02117.617.61,40122.726.0-381
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)83114.312.798716.011.3-157
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)72312.515.34367.15.2+287
Seniors (70 to 84)81714.112.44276.92.8+389
Elderly aged (85 and over)2243.92.2540.90.7+170
Total5,799100.0100.06,176100.0100.0-378
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 Keilor in 2021 compared to Keilor Downs shows that there was a higher proportion of people in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) as well as a higher proportion of people in the older age groups (60+ years).

Overall, 20.0% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 30.4% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 18.5% and 29.9% respectively for Keilor Downs.

The major differences between the age structure of Keilor and Keilor Downs were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Seniors' (14.1% compared to 12.4%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (14.3% compared to 12.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Young workforce' (9.4% compared to 12.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (12.5% compared to 15.3%)

Emerging groups

From 2001 to 2021, Keilor's population decreased by 377 people (6.1%). 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 2001 and 2021 were in the age groups:

  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+389 people)
  • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (-381 people)
  • Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (+287 people)
  • Primary schoolers (5 to 11) (-181 people)

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