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In 2021, Wakeley had similar proportion of children (under 18) and a higher proportion of persons aged 60 or older than Lansvale.

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

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

Age structure - Service age groups
Wakeley - Total persons (Enumerated)20212001Change
Service age group (years)Number%Lansvale %Number%Lansvale %2001 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)2314.74.73427.27.3-112
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)4058.38.551010.710.8-105
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)3968.18.147710.07.7-81
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)4338.910.657212.08.6-139
Young workforce (25 to 34)59512.212.166614.014.1-71
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)89118.318.71,14624.123.0-256
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)60912.514.653011.112.0+78
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)67613.912.12986.38.1+377
Seniors (70 to 84)55411.49.41924.07.5+361
Elderly aged (85 and over)821.71.3230.50.8+58
Total4,872100.0100.04,761100.0100.0+111
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 Wakeley in 2021 compared to Lansvale shows that there was a similar proportion of people in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) and a higher proportion of people in the older age groups (60+ years).

Overall, 21.2% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 26.9% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 21.3% and 22.8% respectively for Lansvale.

The major differences between the age structure of Wakeley and Lansvale were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Seniors' (11.4% compared to 9.4%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (13.9% compared to 12.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (12.5% compared to 14.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Tertiary education & independence' (8.9% compared to 10.6%)

Emerging groups

From 2001 to 2021, Wakeley's population increased by 111 people (2.3%). This represents an average annual population change of 0.12% 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) (+377 people)
  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+361 people)
  • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (-256 people)
  • Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) (-139 people)

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