Analysis of the service age groups of Hinchinbrook (S) in 2021 compared to Douglas (S) shows that there was a higher proportion of people in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) as well as a higher proportion of people in the older age groups (60+ years).
Overall, 18.6% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 37.3% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 17.9% and 29.0% respectively for Douglas (S).
The major differences between the age structure of Hinchinbrook (S) and Douglas (S) were:
- A larger percentage of 'Seniors' (16.9% compared to 11.9%)
- A larger percentage of 'Frail aged' (4.2% compared to 1.5%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Parents and homebuilders' (14.7% compared to 18.9%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Young workforce' (8.8% compared to 12.6%)