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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 2016 was 35 to 39 year olds, increasing by 687 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 persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Five year age groups (years)Number%City of Manningham %Number%City of Manningham %2016 to 2021
0 to 41,1454.64.59424.54.8+202
5 to 91,2274.95.89814.75.6+246
10 to 141,1154.55.98774.25.7+238
15 to 191,2214.95.91,2406.06.5-20
20 to 241,6326.55.91,4757.16.2+156
25 to 291,8627.45.11,7178.35.7+145
30 to 342,0288.15.71,4306.95.4+598
35 to 391,9177.76.41,2305.95.7+687
40 to 441,5656.36.41,2345.96.4+331
45 to 491,4475.86.51,3356.47.3+112
50 to 541,4936.06.91,3456.57.1+148
55 to 591,5106.06.61,2335.96.7+277
60 to 641,3475.46.11,1105.35.8+236
65 to 691,2344.95.31,1165.45.6+118
70 to 741,2054.85.11,0535.15.0+152
75 to 791,1044.44.41,0375.04.4+67
80 to 849723.93.78334.03.1+139
85 and over9894.03.76213.03.2+367
Total population25,013100.0100.020,817100.0100.0+4,196
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

Analysis of the five year age groups of Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) in 2021 compared to the City of Manningham shows that there was a lower proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) and a similar proportion of people in the older age groups (65+).

Overall, 13.9% of the population was aged between 0 and 15, and 22.0% were aged 65 years and over, compared with 16.2% and 22.3% respectively for the City of Manningham.

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

  • A larger percentage of persons aged 30 to 34 (8.1% compared to 5.7%)
  • A larger percentage of persons aged 25 to 29 (7.4% compared to 5.1%)
  • A larger percentage of persons aged 35 to 39 (7.7% compared to 6.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons aged 10 to 14 (4.5% compared to 5.9%)

Emerging groups

From 2016 to 2021, Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill)'s population increased by 4,196 people (20.2%). This represents an average annual population change of 3.74% per year over the period.

The largest changes in age structure in this area between 2016 and 2021 were in the age groups:

  • 35 to 39 (+687 persons)
  • 30 to 34 (+598 persons)
  • 85 and over (+367 persons)
  • 40 to 44 (+331 persons)

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