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Narara Valley District

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In 2021, the Narara Valley District had higher proportion of children (under 18) and a lower proportion of persons aged 60 or older than Mannering Park.

The Age Structure of the Narara Valley District provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is an indicator of the Narara Valley District'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 the Narara Valley District'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?'

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Age structure - Service age groups
Narara Valley District - Total persons (Enumerated)20212001Change
Service age group (years)Number%Mannering Park %Number%Mannering Park %2001 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)1,8276.05.92,0547.27.1-227
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)2,8279.29.53,46812.212.7-642
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)2,5298.27.52,84210.09.1-313
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)2,4027.87.92,3968.47.0+6
Young workforce (25 to 34)3,81712.511.63,56912.611.7+247
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)6,02519.718.06,56223.121.6-538
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)3,84112.514.33,32211.710.4+518
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)3,37711.011.61,6885.910.6+1,688
Seniors (70 to 84)3,20410.512.32,1017.49.0+1,102
Elderly aged (85 and over)8092.61.44071.40.8+402
Total30,658100.0100.028,415100.0100.0+2,243
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2001 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Enumerated data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2001 and 2021 (Enumerated data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

Analysis of the service age groups of the Narara Valley District in 2021 compared to Mannering Park 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, 23.4% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 24.1% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 22.9% and 25.4% respectively for Mannering Park.

The major differences between the age structure of the Narara Valley District and Mannering Park were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Parents and homebuilders' (19.7% compared to 18.0%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Frail aged' (2.6% compared to 1.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Seniors' (10.5% compared to 12.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (12.5% compared to 14.3%)

Emerging groups

From 2001 to 2021, Narara Valley District's population increased by 2,243 people (7.9%). This represents an average annual population change of 0.38% per year over the period.

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

  • Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (+1,688 people)
  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+1,102 people)
  • Primary schoolers (5 to 11) (-642 people)
  • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (-538 people)

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