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Narre Warren South

Service age groups

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In 2021, Narre Warren South had higher proportion of children (under 18) and a lower proportion of persons aged 60 or older than Casey Foothills.

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

Q:

Derived from the Census question:

'What is the person's date of birth or age?'

Age structure - Service age groups
Narre Warren South - Total persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
Service age group (years)Number%Casey Foothills %Number%Casey Foothills %2006 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)1,8666.04.12,71910.65.3-853
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)3,26710.68.83,65814.312.1-391
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)3,32010.78.92,4349.511.7+886
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)3,55111.510.71,9427.69.9+1,609
Young workforce (25 to 34)3,73712.18.44,63918.16.8-902
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)6,69021.617.26,55525.625.8+135
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)4,23613.717.02,2048.614.6+2,032
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)2,5268.213.39553.77.7+1,571
Seniors (70 to 84)1,5325.09.34591.84.9+1,073
Elderly aged (85 and over)1920.62.3630.21.1+129
Total30,917100.0100.025,628100.0100.0+5,289
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 Narre Warren South in 2021 compared to Casey Foothills 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, 27.3% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 13.7% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 21.8% and 24.9% respectively for Casey Foothills.

The major differences between the age structure of Narre Warren South and Casey Foothills were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Parents and homebuilders' (21.6% compared to 17.2%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Young workforce' (12.1% compared to 8.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (8.2% compared to 13.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Seniors' (5.0% compared to 9.3%)

Emerging groups

From 2006 to 2021, Narre Warren South's population increased by 5,289 people (20.6%). This represents an average annual population change of 1.26% per year over the period.

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

  • Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) (+2,032 people)
  • Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) (+1,609 people)
  • Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (+1,571 people)
  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+1,073 people)

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