Rowville (Central)
Service age groups
In 2021, Rowville (Central) had higher proportion of female children (under 18) and a lower proportion of females aged 60 or older than Scott 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.
Derived from the Census question:
'What is the person's date of birth or age?'
Total population
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the female service age groups of Rowville (Central) in 2021 compared to Scott Ward shows that there was a higher proportion of females in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) and a lower proportion of females in the older age groups (60+ years).
Overall, 18.6% of the female population was aged between 0 and 17, and 24.5% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 17.8% and 30.6% respectively for Scott Ward.
The major differences between the female age structure of Rowville (Central) and Scott Ward were:
- A larger percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (15.6% compared to 13.3%)
- A larger percentage of 'Young workforce' (13.0% compared to 10.9%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Seniors' (9.0% compared to 12.3%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Frail aged' (2.1% compared to 4.8%)
Emerging groups
From 2016 to 2021, Rowville (Central)'s female population increased by 99 people (1.3%). This represents an average annual population change of 0.25% per year over the period.
The largest changes in the female age structure in this area between 2016 and 2021 were in the age groups:
- Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (+286 females)
- Seniors (70 to 84) (+186 females)
- Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) (-146 females)
- Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) (-95 females)