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Cranbourne North (New)

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In 2021, Cranbourne North (New) had higher proportion of male children (under 18) and a lower proportion of males aged 60 or older than Fountain Gate - Narre Warren Catchment.

The Age Structure of Cranbourne North (New) 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 (New)'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 (New)'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
Cranbourne North (New) - Total males (Enumerated)20211996Change
Service age group (years)Number%Fountain Gate - Narre Warren Catchment %Number%Fountain Gate - Narre Warren Catchment %1996 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)6139.78.1210.7--+610
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)96415.26.829.7--+961
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)68510.84.5311.2--+682
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)5578.89.8311.5--+554
Young workforce (25 to 34)81912.919.7415.7--+815
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)1,75127.621.1522.2--+1,745
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)5598.812.0210.4--+556
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)2383.89.117.0--+236
Seniors (70 to 84)1392.28.701.6--+139
Elderly aged (85 and over)170.30.30----+17
Total6,342100.0100.026100.0--+6,315
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 1996 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

Analysis of the male service age groups of Cranbourne North (New) in 2021 compared to Fountain Gate - Narre Warren Catchment 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, 35.7% of the male population was aged between 0 and 17, and 6.2% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 19.3% and 18.1% respectively for Fountain Gate - Narre Warren Catchment.

The major differences between the male age structure of Cranbourne North (New) and Fountain Gate - Narre Warren Catchment were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Primary schoolers' (15.2% compared to 6.8%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Parents and homebuilders' (27.6% compared to 21.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Young workforce' (12.9% compared to 19.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Seniors' (2.2% compared to 8.7%)

Emerging groups

From 1996 to 2021, Cranbourne North (New)'s male population increased by 6,316 people (24292.3%). This represents an average annual population change of 24.59% per year over the period.

The largest changes in the male age structure in this area between 1996 and 2021 were in the age groups:

  • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (+1,745 males)
  • Primary schoolers (5 to 11) (+961 males)
  • Young workforce (25 to 34) (+815 males)
  • Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) (+682 males)

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