Narre Warren South
Five year age groups
In 2021, the largest age group in Narre Warren South was 15 to 19 year olds. The group that changed the most since 2011 was 20 to 24 year olds, increasing by 777 people.
The Age Structure of Narre Warren South provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of Narre Warren South'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 Narre Warren South'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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| Narre Warren South - Total persons (Enumerated) | 2021 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Five year age groups (years) | Number | % | City of Casey % | Number | % | City of Casey % | 2011 to 2021 | |
| 0 to 4 | 1,870 | 6.1 | 7.7 | 2,515 | 8.8 | 8.0 | -646 | 2001 |
| 5 to 9 | 2,235 | 7.3 | 7.9 | 2,734 | 9.6 | 7.6 | -500 | 2002 |
| 10 to 14 | 2,698 | 8.8 | 7.2 | 2,726 | 9.6 | 7.8 | -29 | 2003 |
| 15 to 19 | 2,717 | 8.8 | 6.4 | 2,442 | 8.6 | 7.7 | +274 | 2004 |
| 20 to 24 | 2,451 | 8.0 | 6.7 | 1,674 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +777 | 2005 |
| 25 to 29 | 1,947 | 6.3 | 7.2 | 1,560 | 5.5 | 7.0 | +387 | 2006 |
| 30 to 34 | 1,782 | 5.8 | 8.1 | 2,053 | 7.2 | 7.4 | -272 | 2007 |
| 35 to 39 | 2,036 | 6.6 | 8.7 | 2,640 | 9.3 | 8.0 | -604 | 2008 |
| 40 to 44 | 2,240 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 2,627 | 9.2 | 7.9 | -388 | 2009 |
| 45 to 49 | 2,421 | 7.9 | 6.4 | 2,143 | 7.5 | 7.3 | +277 | 2010 |
| 50 to 54 | 2,331 | 7.6 | 6.0 | 1,728 | 6.1 | 6.5 | +603 | 2011 |
| 55 to 59 | 1,870 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 1,159 | 4.1 | 5.2 | +711 | 2012 |
| 60 to 64 | 1,478 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 907 | 3.2 | 4.2 | +570 | 2013 |
| 65 to 69 | 1,021 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 619 | 2.2 | 2.9 | +401 | 2014 |
| 70 to 74 | 719 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 410 | 1.4 | 2.1 | +309 | 2015 |
| 75 to 79 | 498 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 272 | 1.0 | 1.6 | +225 | 2016 |
| 80 to 84 | 277 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 133 | 0.5 | 1.2 | +144 | 2017 |
| 85 and over | 196 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 78 | 0.3 | 1.0 | +118 | 2018 |
| Total population | 30,787 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 28,429 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +2,358 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Enumerated data)
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the five year age groups of Narre Warren South in 2021 compared to City of Casey shows that there was a lower proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) as well as a lower proportion of people in the older age groups (65+).
Overall, 22.1% of the population was aged between 0 and 15, and 8.8% were aged 65 years and over, compared with 22.8% and 10.7% respectively for City of Casey.
The major differences between the age structure of Narre Warren South and City of Casey were:
- A larger percentage of persons aged 15 to 19 (8.8% compared to 6.4%)
- A larger percentage of persons aged 50 to 54 (7.6% compared to 6.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons aged 30 to 34 (5.8% compared to 8.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons aged 35 to 39 (6.6% compared to 8.7%)
Emerging groups
From 2011 to 2021, Narre Warren South's population increased by 2,358 people (8.3%). This represents an average annual population change of 0.8% per year over the period.
The largest changes in age structure in this area between 2011 and 2021 were in the age groups:
- 20 to 24 (+777 persons)
- 55 to 59 (+711 persons)
- 0 to 4 (-646 persons)
- 35 to 39 (-604 persons)