Gosford West Ward
Five year age groups
In 2021, the largest age group in Gosford West Ward was 60 to 64 year olds. The group that changed the most since 1996 was 60 to 64 year olds, increasing by 2,153 people.
The Age Structure of Gosford West Ward provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of Gosford West Ward's residential role and function and how it is likely to change in the future.
Five year age groups present a classic age profile of the population. Each age group covers exactly five years, which enables direct comparison between each group.
To get a more complete picture Gosford West Ward's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household Types and Dwelling Types.
Derived from the Census question:
'What is the person's date of birth or age?'
Total population
| Age structure - Five year age groups | ||||||||
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| Gosford West Ward - Total persons (Enumerated) | 2021 | 1996 | Change | |||||
| Five year age groups (years) | Number | % | New South Wales % | Number | % | New South Wales % | 1996 to 2021 | |
| 0 to 4 | 3,635 | 5.2 | 5.8 | 4,137 | 7.2 | 7.1 | -503 | 2001 |
| 5 to 9 | 3,860 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 3,744 | 6.5 | 7.2 | +116 | 2002 |
| 10 to 14 | 3,692 | 5.3 | 6.2 | 3,387 | 5.9 | 7.1 | +304 | 2003 |
| 15 to 19 | 3,487 | 5.0 | 5.7 | 3,196 | 5.6 | 6.9 | +291 | 2004 |
| 20 to 24 | 3,628 | 5.2 | 6.2 | 3,298 | 5.8 | 7.3 | +330 | 2005 |
| 25 to 29 | 3,800 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 3,497 | 6.1 | 7.5 | +302 | 2006 |
| 30 to 34 | 4,024 | 5.8 | 7.3 | 4,160 | 7.3 | 7.8 | -137 | 2007 |
| 35 to 39 | 4,314 | 6.2 | 7.2 | 4,079 | 7.1 | 7.9 | +234 | 2008 |
| 40 to 44 | 4,351 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 3,604 | 6.3 | 7.3 | +746 | 2009 |
| 45 to 49 | 4,436 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 3,618 | 6.3 | 7.0 | +817 | 2010 |
| 50 to 54 | 4,590 | 6.6 | 6.2 | 3,180 | 5.6 | 5.6 | +1,409 | 2011 |
| 55 to 59 | 4,722 | 6.8 | 6.1 | 2,734 | 4.8 | 4.6 | +1,988 | 2012 |
| 60 to 64 | 4,743 | 6.8 | 5.8 | 2,589 | 4.5 | 4.0 | +2,153 | 2013 |
| 65 to 69 | 4,314 | 6.2 | 5.1 | 3,175 | 5.5 | 4.0 | +1,138 | 2014 |
| 70 to 74 | 4,135 | 5.9 | 4.6 | 3,275 | 5.7 | 3.5 | +859 | 2015 |
| 75 to 79 | 3,269 | 4.7 | 3.3 | 2,740 | 4.8 | 2.5 | +528 | 2016 |
| 80 to 84 | 2,261 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 1,742 | 3.0 | 1.6 | +519 | 2017 |
| 85 and over | 2,382 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 1,081 | 1.9 | 1.2 | +1,300 | 2018 |
| Total population | 69,643 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 57,247 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +12,395 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 1996 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the five year age groups of Gosford West Ward in 2021 compared to New South Wales shows that there was a lower proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) and a higher proportion of people in the older age groups (65+).
Overall, 16.1% of the population was aged between 0 and 15, and 23.5% were aged 65 years and over, compared with 18.2% and 17.6% respectively for New South Wales.
The major differences between the age structure of Gosford West Ward and New South Wales were:
- A larger percentage of persons aged 75 to 79 (4.7% compared to 3.3%)
- A larger percentage of persons aged 70 to 74 (5.9% compared to 4.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons aged 30 to 34 (5.8% compared to 7.3%)
- A smaller percentage of persons aged 25 to 29 (5.5% compared to 6.9%)
Emerging groups
From 1996 to 2021, Gosford West Ward's population increased by 12,396 people (21.7%). This represents an average annual population change of 0.79% per year over the period.
The largest changes in age structure in this area between 1996 and 2021 were in the age groups:
- 60 to 64 (+2,153 persons)
- 55 to 59 (+1,988 persons)
- 50 to 54 (+1,409 persons)
- 85 and over (+1,300 persons)