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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 the City of Casey.

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)20212001Change
Service age group (years)Number%City of Casey %Number%City of Casey %2001 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)1,8666.07.61,74812.58.7+118
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)3,26710.610.92,00714.312.9+1,260
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)3,32010.78.11,0967.89.5+2,224
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)3,55111.59.11,0287.39.1+2,523
Young workforce (25 to 34)3,73712.115.23,19122.816.1+546
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)6,69021.622.33,24423.224.3+3,446
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)4,23613.711.31,0567.59.7+3,180
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)2,5268.28.24082.95.2+2,118
Seniors (70 to 84)1,5325.06.12161.54.1+1,316
Elderly aged (85 and over)1920.61.2160.10.6+176
Total30,917100.0100.014,010100.0100.0+16,907
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 Narre Warren South in 2021 compared to the City of Casey 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 26.6% and 15.4% respectively for the City of Casey.

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

  • A larger percentage of 'Secondary schoolers' (10.7% compared to 8.1%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (13.7% compared to 11.3%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Tertiary education & independence' (11.5% compared to 9.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Young workforce' (12.1% compared to 15.2%)

Emerging groups

From 2001 to 2021, Narre Warren South's population increased by 16,907 people (120.7%). This represents an average annual population change of 4.04% per year over the period.

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

  • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (+3,446 people)
  • Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) (+3,180 people)
  • Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) (+2,523 people)
  • Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) (+2,224 people)

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