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Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill)

Five year age groups

In 2021, the largest age group in Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) was 30 to 34 year olds. The group that changed the most since 2001 was 30 to 34 year olds, increasing by 422 people.

The Age Structure of Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill)'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 Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill)'s Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household Types and Dwelling Types.

Q:

Derived from the Census question:

'What is the person's date of birth or age?'

Age structure - Five year age groups
Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) - Total males (Enumerated)20212001Change
Five year age groups (years)Number%Donvale %Number%Donvale %2001 to 2021
0 to 45955.04.34255.05.6+170
5 to 96325.36.43944.77.2+238
10 to 146095.16.94305.18.1+179
15 to 196215.26.86287.47.4-7
20 to 248497.16.46327.57.5+217
25 to 299017.54.26327.56.4+269
30 to 349978.34.65756.86.5+422
35 to 398887.45.65476.57.1+341
40 to 447826.56.45636.77.3+219
45 to 496685.66.74965.97.3+172
50 to 546885.77.75606.67.0+128
55 to 597136.06.86267.46.9+87
60 to 646225.26.35646.75.6+58
65 to 695534.65.25046.04.0+49
70 to 745234.44.83984.72.4+125
75 to 794784.04.02773.31.6+201
80 to 844153.53.21401.71.3+275
85 and over4333.63.8710.81.0+362
Total population11,967100.0100.08,462100.0100.0+3,505
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2001 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

Analysis of the male five year age groups of Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) in 2021 compared to Donvale shows that there was a lower proportion of males in the younger age groups (under 15) as well as a lower proportion of males in the older age groups (65+).

Overall, 15.3% of the male population was aged between 0 and 15, and 20.1% were aged 65 years and over, compared with 17.6% and 21.1% respectively for Donvale.

The major differences between the male age structure of Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) and Donvale were:

  • A larger percentage of males aged 30 to 34 (8.3% compared to 4.6%)
  • A larger percentage of males aged 25 to 29 (7.5% compared to 4.2%)
  • A larger percentage of males aged 35 to 39 (7.4% compared to 5.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males aged 50 to 54 (5.7% compared to 7.7%)

Emerging groups

From 2001 to 2021, Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill)'s male population increased by 3,505 people (41.4%). This represents an average annual population change of 1.75% per year over the period.

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

  • 30 to 34 (+422 males)
  • 85 and over (+362 males)
  • 35 to 39 (+341 males)
  • 80 to 84 (+275 males)

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