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Macedon Ranges Shire

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In 2021, Macedon Ranges Shire had similar proportion of children (under 18) and a higher proportion of persons aged 60 or older than the Riddells Creek District.

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

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Age structure - Service age groups
Macedon Ranges Shire - Total persons (Usual residence)20212011Change
Service age group (years)Number%Riddells Creek District %Number%Riddells Creek District %2011 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)2,8545.55.02,7086.56.7+146
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)5,19810.19.54,33710.411.0+861
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)4,3298.49.63,8019.19.2+528
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)3,2516.37.43,0297.29.0+222
Young workforce (25 to 34)4,4698.79.23,4098.17.6+1,060
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)10,56920.519.49,80523.424.0+764
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)7,51914.616.26,21314.815.8+1,306
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)6,47812.612.65,08912.211.1+1,389
Seniors (70 to 84)5,89411.510.32,8406.84.3+3,054
Elderly aged (85 and over)8931.70.76341.51.2+259
Total51,454100.0100.041,865100.0100.0+9,589
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 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, 2011 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

Analysis of the service age groups of Macedon Ranges Shire in 2021 compared to the Riddells Creek District shows that there was a similar proportion of people in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) and a higher proportion of people in the older age groups (60+ years).

Overall, 24.1% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 25.8% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 24.2% and 23.6% respectively for the Riddells Creek District.

The major differences between the age structure of Macedon Ranges Shire and the Riddells Creek District were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Seniors' (11.5% compared to 10.3%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Parents and homebuilders' (20.5% compared to 19.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (14.6% compared to 16.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Secondary schoolers' (8.4% compared to 9.6%)

Emerging groups

From 2011 to 2021, Macedon Ranges Shire's population increased by 9,589 people (22.9%). This represents an average annual population change of 2.08% per year over the period.

The largest changes in the age structure in this area between 2011 and 2021 were in the age groups:

  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+3,054 people)
  • Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (+1,389 people)
  • Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) (+1,306 people)
  • Young workforce (25 to 34) (+1,060 people)

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