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Cranbourne North (Established)

Service age groups

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In 2021, Cranbourne North (Established) had higher proportion of male children (under 18) and a lower proportion of males aged 60 or older than Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield).

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

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Age structure - Service age groups
Cranbourne North (Established) - Total males (Usual residence)20212001Change
Service age group (years)Number%Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield) %Number%Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield) %2001 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)4357.34.952911.58.5-94
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)66911.28.675116.413.1-82
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)5038.47.846010.08.8+43
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)5849.89.63347.38.4+250
Young workforce (25 to 34)88914.911.080117.513.5+88
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)1,24921.018.61,08923.824.2+160
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)79313.314.23267.19.6+467
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)5158.611.21603.56.1+355
Seniors (70 to 84)2924.911.21282.86.6+164
Elderly aged (85 and over)260.42.930.11.2+23
Total5,955100.0100.04,581100.0100.0+1,374
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 male service age groups of Cranbourne North (Established) in 2021 compared to Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield) shows that there was a higher proportion of males in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) and a lower proportion of males in the older age groups (60+ years).

Overall, 27.0% of the male population was aged between 0 and 17, and 14.0% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 21.3% and 25.3% respectively for Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield).

The major differences between the male age structure of Cranbourne North (Established) and Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield) were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Young workforce' (14.9% compared to 11.0%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Primary schoolers' (11.2% compared to 8.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Seniors' (4.9% compared to 11.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (8.6% compared to 11.2%)

Emerging groups

From 2001 to 2021, Cranbourne North (Established)'s male population increased by 1,374 people (30.0%). This represents an average annual population change of 1.32% per year over the period.

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

  • Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) (+467 males)
  • Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (+355 males)
  • Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) (+250 males)
  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+164 males)

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