Westerfolds Ward
Five year age groups
In 2021, the largest age group in Westerfolds Ward was 55 to 59 year olds. The group that changed the most since 1996 was 60 to 64 year olds, increasing by 247 people.
The Age Structure of Westerfolds 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 Westerfolds 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 Westerfolds 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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| Westerfolds Ward - Total males (Enumerated) | 2021 | 1996 | Change | |||||
| Five year age groups (years) | Number | % | Templestowe % | Number | % | Templestowe % | 1996 to 2021 | |
| 0 to 4 | 271 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 321 | 6.2 | 5.8 | -50 | 2001 |
| 5 to 9 | 367 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 382 | 7.4 | 6.9 | -15 | 2002 |
| 10 to 14 | 360 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 426 | 8.2 | 8.4 | -67 | 2003 |
| 15 to 19 | 389 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 465 | 9.0 | 9.7 | -77 | 2004 |
| 20 to 24 | 412 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 453 | 8.7 | 8.9 | -41 | 2005 |
| 25 to 29 | 344 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 312 | 6.0 | 6.0 | +31 | 2006 |
| 30 to 34 | 333 | 5.3 | 4.9 | 280 | 5.4 | 5.1 | +52 | 2007 |
| 35 to 39 | 407 | 6.4 | 6.0 | 333 | 6.4 | 6.0 | +73 | 2008 |
| 40 to 44 | 376 | 6.0 | 5.6 | 423 | 8.2 | 7.7 | -48 | 2009 |
| 45 to 49 | 390 | 6.2 | 5.9 | 460 | 8.9 | 8.9 | -71 | 2010 |
| 50 to 54 | 397 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 432 | 8.3 | 9.1 | -36 | 2011 |
| 55 to 59 | 436 | 6.9 | 6.7 | 331 | 6.4 | 6.5 | +104 | 2012 |
| 60 to 64 | 436 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 189 | 3.6 | 4.1 | +247 | 2013 |
| 65 to 69 | 383 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 168 | 3.3 | 3.3 | +214 | 2014 |
| 70 to 74 | 327 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 98 | 1.9 | 1.8 | +229 | 2015 |
| 75 to 79 | 267 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 44 | 0.9 | 0.9 | +223 | 2016 |
| 80 to 84 | 246 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 33 | 0.6 | 0.5 | +213 | 2017 |
| 85 and over | 177 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 23 | 0.5 | 0.4 | +153 | 2018 |
| Total population | 6,318 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 5,182 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +1,135 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 1996 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Enumerated data)
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the male five year age groups of Westerfolds Ward in 2021 compared to Templestowe 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, 15.8% of the male population was aged between 0 and 15, and 22.2% were aged 65 years and over, compared with 16.5% and 23.1% respectively for Templestowe.
The major difference between the male age structure of Westerfolds Ward and Templestowe is:
- A larger percentage of males aged 25 to 29 (5.4% compared to 4.9%)
Emerging groups
From 1996 to 2021, Westerfolds Ward's male population increased by 1,136 people (21.9%). This represents an average annual population change of 0.8% per year over the period.
The largest changes in male age structure in this area between 1996 and 2021 were in the age groups:
- 60 to 64 (+247 males)
- 70 to 74 (+229 males)
- 75 to 79 (+223 males)
- 65 to 69 (+214 males)