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Division 12

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In 2021, Division 12 had higher proportion of children (under 18) and a lower proportion of persons aged 60 or older than Springwood.

The Age Structure of Division 12 provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is an indicator of Division 12'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 Division 12'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?'

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Age structure - Service age groups
Division 12 - Total persons (Usual residence)20212001Change
Service age group (years)Number%Springwood %Number%Springwood %2001 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)1,6696.05.71,6537.75.4+16
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)2,5159.18.62,48411.69.0+31
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)2,0427.47.12,20310.39.6-161
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)2,3658.57.42,14410.013.0+221
Young workforce (25 to 34)3,86313.913.43,00014.013.9+863
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)5,10418.420.74,50821.022.9+596
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)3,23211.611.32,36011.016.0+872
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)2,93910.611.21,4987.05.0+1,441
Seniors (70 to 84)3,47912.511.91,3916.54.2+2,088
Elderly aged (85 and over)5582.02.82321.10.9+326
Total27,766100.0100.021,473100.0100.0+6,293
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2001 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2001 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

Analysis of the service age groups of Division 12 in 2021 compared to Springwood shows that there was a higher proportion of people in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) and a lower proportion of people in the older age groups (60+ years).

Overall, 22.4% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 25.1% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 21.3% and 25.9% respectively for Springwood.

The major differences between the age structure of Division 12 and Springwood were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Tertiary education & independence' (8.5% compared to 7.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Parents and homebuilders' (18.4% compared to 20.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Frail aged' (2.0% compared to 2.8%)

Emerging groups

From 2001 to 2021, Division 12's population increased by 6,293 people (29.3%). This represents an average annual population change of 1.29% per year over the period.

The largest changes in the age structure in this area between 2001 and 2021 were in the age groups:

  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+2,088 people)
  • Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (+1,441 people)
  • Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) (+872 people)
  • Young workforce (25 to 34) (+863 people)

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