Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield)
Five year age groups
In 2021, the largest age group in Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield) was 50 to 54 year olds. The group that changed the most since 2016 was 20 to 24 year olds, decreasing by 92 people.
The Age Structure of Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield) provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield)'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 Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield)'s Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household Types and Dwelling Types.
Derived from the Census question:
'What is the person's date of birth or age?'
Total population
| Age structure - Five year age groups | ||||||||
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| Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield) - Total females (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
| Five year age groups (years) | Number | % | City of Whittlesea % | Number | % | City of Whittlesea % | 2016 to 2021 | |
| 0 to 4 | 519 | 4.5 | 6.8 | 560 | 4.9 | 7.9 | -41 | 2001 |
| 5 to 9 | 648 | 5.7 | 7.3 | 647 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +1 | 2002 |
| 10 to 14 | 663 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 659 | 5.8 | 5.9 | +3 | 2003 |
| 15 to 19 | 658 | 5.7 | 5.5 | 744 | 6.5 | 5.7 | -87 | 2004 |
| 20 to 24 | 588 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 679 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -92 | 2005 |
| 25 to 29 | 570 | 5.0 | 7.0 | 551 | 4.8 | 8.1 | +19 | 2006 |
| 30 to 34 | 582 | 5.1 | 8.7 | 609 | 5.3 | 9.2 | -28 | 2007 |
| 35 to 39 | 708 | 6.2 | 8.9 | 652 | 5.7 | 7.7 | +56 | 2008 |
| 40 to 44 | 718 | 6.3 | 7.2 | 779 | 6.8 | 7.0 | -62 | 2009 |
| 45 to 49 | 783 | 6.8 | 6.4 | 850 | 7.5 | 6.5 | -67 | 2010 |
| 50 to 54 | 817 | 7.1 | 5.9 | 842 | 7.4 | 6.1 | -25 | 2011 |
| 55 to 59 | 759 | 6.6 | 5.3 | 746 | 6.5 | 5.5 | +13 | 2012 |
| 60 to 64 | 677 | 5.9 | 5.0 | 643 | 5.6 | 4.8 | +34 | 2013 |
| 65 to 69 | 623 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 585 | 5.1 | 4.1 | +38 | 2014 |
| 70 to 74 | 578 | 5.0 | 3.6 | 539 | 4.7 | 2.9 | +39 | 2015 |
| 75 to 79 | 559 | 4.9 | 2.4 | 481 | 4.2 | 2.2 | +78 | 2016 |
| 80 to 84 | 468 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 377 | 3.3 | 1.7 | +91 | 2017 |
| 85 and over | 541 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 451 | 4.0 | 1.4 | +90 | 2018 |
| Total population | 11,459 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 11,399 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +59 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the female five year age groups of Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield) in 2021 compared to the City of Whittlesea shows that there was a lower proportion of females in the younger age groups (under 15) and a higher proportion of females in the older age groups (65+).
Overall, 16.0% of the female population was aged between 0 and 15, and 24.2% were aged 65 years and over, compared with 20.4% and 13.8% respectively for the City of Whittlesea .
The major differences between the female age structure of Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield) and the City of Whittlesea were:
- A larger percentage of females aged 85 and over (4.7% compared to 1.7%)
- A larger percentage of females aged 75 to 79 (4.9% compared to 2.4%)
- A smaller percentage of females aged 30 to 34 (5.1% compared to 8.7%)
- A smaller percentage of females aged 35 to 39 (6.2% compared to 8.9%)
Emerging groups
From 2016 to 2021, Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield)'s female population increased by 60 people (0.5%). This represents an average annual population change of 0.11% per year over the period.
The largest changes in female age structure in this area between 2016 and 2021 were in the age groups:
- 20 to 24 (-92 females)
- 80 to 84 (+91 females)
- 85 and over (+90 females)
- 15 to 19 (-87 females)