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Rowville (Central)

Service age groups

In 2021, Rowville (Central) had lower proportion of male children (under 18) and a lower proportion of males aged 60 or older than Collier Ward.

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

Age structure - Service age groups
Rowville (Central) - Total males (Enumerated)20211991Change
Service age group (years)Number%Collier Ward %Number%Collier Ward %1991 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)3745.05.379314.47.5-419
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)6338.49.370312.815.2-70
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)5607.57.44388.012.3+122
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)7099.58.34087.410.5+301
Young workforce (25 to 34)1,02513.710.81,39025.311.7-365
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)1,42619.020.11,21522.128.3+211
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)1,04814.011.83085.67.5+740
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)98013.113.01582.93.9+822
Seniors (70 to 84)6408.512.0741.32.9+566
Elderly aged (85 and over)1031.42.130.10.2+100
Total7,498100.0100.05,490100.0100.0+2,008
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 1991 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

Analysis of the male service age groups of Rowville (Central) in 2021 compared to Collier Ward shows that there was a lower proportion of males in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) as well as a lower proportion of males in the older age groups (60+ years).

Overall, 20.9% of the male population was aged between 0 and 17, and 23.0% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 21.9% and 27.1% respectively for Collier Ward.

The major differences between the male age structure of Rowville (Central) and Collier Ward were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Young workforce' (13.7% compared to 10.8%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (14.0% compared to 11.8%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Tertiary education & independence' (9.5% compared to 8.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Seniors' (8.5% compared to 12.0%)

Emerging groups

From 1991 to 2021, Rowville (Central)'s male population increased by 2,008 people (36.6%). This represents an average annual population change of 1.04% per year over the period.

The largest changes in the male age structure in this area between 1991 and 2021 were in the age groups:

  • Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (+822 males)
  • Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) (+740 males)
  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+566 males)
  • Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) (-419 males)

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