Waldau Ward
Five year age groups
In 2021, the largest age group in Waldau Ward was 35 to 39 year olds. The group that changed the most since 2006 was 85 and over year olds, increasing by 361 people.
The Age Structure of Waldau Ward provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of Waldau Ward'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 Waldau Ward'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
| Age structure - Five year age groups | ||||||||
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| Waldau Ward - Total persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Five year age groups (years) | Number | % | Doncaster East % | Number | % | Doncaster East % | 2006 to 2021 | |
| 0 to 4 | 583 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 601 | 4.6 | 5.0 | -18 | 2001 |
| 5 to 9 | 943 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 685 | 5.3 | 5.9 | +258 | 2002 |
| 10 to 14 | 908 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 802 | 6.2 | 6.2 | +105 | 2003 |
| 15 to 19 | 802 | 5.6 | 5.2 | 1,031 | 7.9 | 7.4 | -229 | 2004 |
| 20 to 24 | 768 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 959 | 7.4 | 6.8 | -192 | 2005 |
| 25 to 29 | 674 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 701 | 5.4 | 5.6 | -28 | 2006 |
| 30 to 34 | 732 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 632 | 4.9 | 5.6 | +100 | 2007 |
| 35 to 39 | 955 | 6.7 | 7.4 | 804 | 6.2 | 6.9 | +151 | 2008 |
| 40 to 44 | 941 | 6.6 | 7.5 | 963 | 7.4 | 7.7 | -23 | 2009 |
| 45 to 49 | 842 | 5.9 | 6.4 | 990 | 7.6 | 7.6 | -148 | 2010 |
| 50 to 54 | 861 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 975 | 7.5 | 6.9 | -115 | 2011 |
| 55 to 59 | 862 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 1,006 | 7.7 | 6.9 | -144 | 2012 |
| 60 to 64 | 893 | 6.3 | 5.9 | 882 | 6.8 | 6.1 | +11 | 2013 |
| 65 to 69 | 807 | 5.7 | 5.2 | 661 | 5.1 | 5.1 | +146 | 2014 |
| 70 to 74 | 810 | 5.7 | 4.9 | 465 | 3.6 | 3.7 | +345 | 2015 |
| 75 to 79 | 697 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 376 | 2.9 | 3.0 | +321 | 2016 |
| 80 to 84 | 554 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 261 | 2.0 | 1.9 | +293 | 2017 |
| 85 and over | 586 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 224 | 1.7 | 1.6 | +361 | 2018 |
| Total population | 14,218 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 13,025 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +1,193 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 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 five year age groups of Waldau Ward in 2021 compared to Doncaster East shows that there was a lower proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) and a higher proportion of people in the older age groups (65+).
Overall, 17.1% of the population was aged between 0 and 15, and 24.3% were aged 65 years and over, compared with 18.0% and 21.1% respectively for Doncaster East.
The major differences between the age structure of Waldau Ward and Doncaster East were:
- A larger percentage of persons aged 85 and over (4.1% compared to 3.2%)
- A larger percentage of persons aged 70 to 74 (5.7% compared to 4.9%)
- A smaller percentage of persons aged 30 to 34 (5.1% compared to 6.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons aged 40 to 44 (6.6% compared to 7.5%)
Emerging groups
From 2006 to 2021, Waldau Ward's population increased by 1,193 people (9.2%). This represents an average annual population change of 0.59% per year over the period.
The largest changes in age structure in this area between 2006 and 2021 were in the age groups:
- 85 and over (+361 persons)
- 70 to 74 (+345 persons)
- 75 to 79 (+321 persons)
- 80 to 84 (+293 persons)