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Cranbourne North (New)

Service age groups

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In 2021, Cranbourne North (New) had higher proportion of children (under 18) and a lower proportion of persons aged 60 or older than Casey Coast.

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 persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
Service age group (years)Number%Casey Coast %Number%Casey Coast %2006 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)1,1869.36.514.87.0+1,184
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)1,83414.49.528.510.8+1,831
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)1,33410.47.2310.99.4+1,331
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)1,1098.77.628.77.7+1,106
Young workforce (25 to 34)1,82014.312.139.610.6+1,817
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)3,54127.720.3724.524.8+3,533
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)1,0438.214.9413.814.7+1,039
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)5344.211.6412.99.7+530
Seniors (70 to 84)3232.59.315.74.6+321
Elderly aged (85 and over)450.41.000.70.7+45
Total12,769100.0100.032100.0100.0+12,737
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

Analysis of the service age groups of Cranbourne North (New) in 2021 compared to Casey Coast 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, 34.1% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 7.1% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 23.3% and 21.9% respectively for Casey Coast.

The major differences between the age structure of Cranbourne North (New) and Casey Coast were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Parents and homebuilders' (27.7% compared to 20.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (4.2% compared to 11.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (8.2% compared to 14.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Seniors' (2.5% compared to 9.3%)

Emerging groups

From 2006 to 2021, Cranbourne North (New)'s population increased by 12,737 people (39803.1%). This represents an average annual population change of 49.07% per year over the period.

The largest changes in the age structure in this area between 2006 and 2021 were in the age groups:

  • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (+3,533 people)
  • Primary schoolers (5 to 11) (+1,831 people)
  • Young workforce (25 to 34) (+1,817 people)
  • Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) (+1,331 people)

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