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Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield)

Service age groups

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

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 an indicator of Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield)'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 Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield)'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
Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield) - Total persons (Usual residence)20212001Change
Service age group (years)Number%Cranbourne South %Number%Cranbourne South %2001 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)1,0184.73.91,3977.74.6-379
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)1,7838.27.62,25212.411.1-469
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)1,5777.36.21,5638.69.4+13
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)1,8428.59.21,4167.88.4+425
Young workforce (25 to 34)2,27510.510.22,59514.311.6-320
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)4,11019.015.54,26423.524.2-154
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)3,02314.018.11,7069.418.8+1,316
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)2,42411.215.11,1386.37.6+1,286
Seniors (70 to 84)2,74412.712.91,4167.84.1+1,328
Elderly aged (85 and over)8273.81.33652.00.2+461
Total21,623100.0100.018,116100.0100.0+3,507
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2001 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

Analysis of the service age groups of Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield) in 2021 compared to Cranbourne South shows that there was a higher proportion of people in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) and a lower proportion of people in the older age groups (60+ years).

Overall, 20.2% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 27.7% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 17.7% and 29.3% respectively for Cranbourne South.

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

  • A larger percentage of 'Parents and homebuilders' (19.0% compared to 15.5%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Frail aged' (3.8% compared to 1.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (14.0% compared to 18.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (11.2% compared to 15.1%)

Emerging groups

From 2001 to 2021, Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield)'s population increased by 3,507 people (19.4%). This represents an average annual population change of 0.89% per year over the period.

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

  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+1,328 people)
  • Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) (+1,316 people)
  • Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (+1,286 people)
  • Primary schoolers (5 to 11) (-469 people)

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