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Frankston City

Five year age groups

In 2021, the largest age group in Frankston City was 35 to 39 year olds. The group that changed the most since 2016 was 35 to 39 year olds, increasing by 717 people.

The Age Structure of Frankston City provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of Frankston City'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 Frankston City'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 - Five year age groups
Frankston City - Total females (Usual residence)20212016Change
Five year age groups (years)Number%Greater Melbourne %Number%Greater Melbourne %2016 to 2021
0 to 44,2596.05.74,3246.36.1-65
5 to 94,2385.96.04,0875.95.9+151
10 to 144,1285.85.73,6735.35.4+455
15 to 193,6965.25.43,9955.85.8-299
20 to 243,8635.46.44,3076.37.2-444
25 to 294,5066.37.64,5676.68.0-61
30 to 345,2637.48.34,9697.28.2+294
35 to 395,3237.58.04,6066.77.2+717
40 to 444,8256.86.84,8067.07.0+19
45 to 494,8656.86.64,9677.26.9-102
50 to 544,8006.76.44,7366.96.3+64
55 to 594,5086.35.74,4626.55.8+46
60 to 644,2456.05.23,8465.65.0+399
65 to 693,5755.04.53,5095.14.5+66
70 to 743,2764.64.12,7164.03.4+560
75 to 792,3793.32.91,9622.92.7+417
80 to 841,5852.22.21,5012.22.1+84
85 and over1,9132.72.51,6962.52.4+217
Total population71,247100.0100.068,729100.0100.0+2,518
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

Analysis of the female five year age groups of Frankston City in 2021 compared to Greater Melbourne shows that there was a similar proportion of females in the younger age groups (under 15) and a higher proportion of females in the older age groups (65+).

Overall, 17.7% of the female population was aged between 0 and 15, and 17.9% were aged 65 years and over, compared with 17.4% and 16.2% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

The major differences between the female age structure of Frankston City and Greater Melbourne were:

  • A larger percentage of females aged 60 to 64 (6.0% compared to 5.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of females aged 25 to 29 (6.3% compared to 7.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of females aged 20 to 24 (5.4% compared to 6.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of females aged 30 to 34 (7.4% compared to 8.3%)

Emerging groups

From 2016 to 2021, Frankston City's female population increased by 2,518 people (3.7%). This represents an average annual population change of 0.72% per year over the period.

The largest changes in female age structure in this area between 2016 and 2021 were in the age groups:

  • 35 to 39 (+717 females)
  • 70 to 74 (+560 females)
  • 10 to 14 (+455 females)
  • 20 to 24 (-444 females)

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