Berwick (South)
Five year age groups
In 2021, the largest age group in Berwick (South) was 10 to 14 year olds. The group that changed the most since 2016 was 50 to 54 year olds, increasing by 306 people.
The Age Structure of Berwick (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 Berwick (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 Berwick (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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| Berwick (South) - Total males (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
| Five year age groups (years) | Number | % | City of Greater Dandenong % | Number | % | City of Greater Dandenong % | 2016 to 2021 | |
| 0 to 4 | 1,002 | 6.9 | 6.2 | 1,127 | 8.8 | 6.9 | -125 | 2001 |
| 5 to 9 | 1,285 | 8.9 | 6.0 | 1,282 | 10.0 | 5.8 | +3 | 2002 |
| 10 to 14 | 1,372 | 9.5 | 5.3 | 1,184 | 9.2 | 5.4 | +188 | 2003 |
| 15 to 19 | 1,224 | 8.5 | 5.5 | 1,022 | 8.0 | 6.1 | +202 | 2004 |
| 20 to 24 | 949 | 6.6 | 7.5 | 786 | 6.1 | 8.6 | +163 | 2005 |
| 25 to 29 | 764 | 5.3 | 9.7 | 573 | 4.5 | 8.9 | +191 | 2006 |
| 30 to 34 | 772 | 5.3 | 8.7 | 912 | 7.1 | 9.4 | -140 | 2007 |
| 35 to 39 | 1,208 | 8.4 | 8.1 | 1,036 | 8.1 | 7.5 | +172 | 2008 |
| 40 to 44 | 1,260 | 8.7 | 6.7 | 1,156 | 9.0 | 6.4 | +104 | 2009 |
| 45 to 49 | 1,161 | 8.0 | 5.9 | 1,102 | 8.6 | 6.1 | +59 | 2010 |
| 50 to 54 | 1,083 | 7.5 | 5.7 | 777 | 6.1 | 5.7 | +306 | 2011 |
| 55 to 59 | 740 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 619 | 4.8 | 5.3 | +121 | 2012 |
| 60 to 64 | 570 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 430 | 3.4 | 4.7 | +140 | 2013 |
| 65 to 69 | 376 | 2.6 | 4.2 | 352 | 2.7 | 4.1 | +24 | 2014 |
| 70 to 74 | 321 | 2.2 | 3.7 | 213 | 1.7 | 3.2 | +108 | 2015 |
| 75 to 79 | 177 | 1.2 | 2.8 | 137 | 1.1 | 2.4 | +40 | 2016 |
| 80 to 84 | 123 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 74 | 0.6 | 1.7 | +49 | 2017 |
| 85 and over | 72 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 44 | 0.3 | 1.4 | +28 | 2018 |
| Total population | 14,459 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 12,826 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +1,633 | |
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 male five year age groups of Berwick (South) in 2021 compared to the City of Greater Dandenong shows that there was a higher proportion of males in the younger age groups (under 15) and a lower proportion of males in the older age groups (65+).
Overall, 25.3% of the male population was aged between 0 and 15, and 7.4% were aged 65 years and over, compared with 17.5% and 14.3% respectively for the City of Greater Dandenong.
The major differences between the male age structure of Berwick (South) and the City of Greater Dandenong were:
- A larger percentage of males aged 10 to 14 (9.5% compared to 5.3%)
- A larger percentage of males aged 15 to 19 (8.5% compared to 5.5%)
- A smaller percentage of males aged 25 to 29 (5.3% compared to 9.7%)
- A smaller percentage of males aged 30 to 34 (5.3% compared to 8.7%)
Emerging groups
From 2016 to 2021, Berwick (South)'s male population increased by 1,633 people (12.7%). This represents an average annual population change of 2.43% per year over the period.
The largest changes in male age structure in this area between 2016 and 2021 were in the age groups:
- 50 to 54 (+306 males)
- 15 to 19 (+202 males)
- 25 to 29 (+191 males)
- 10 to 14 (+188 males)