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Waldau Ward

Service age groups

In 2021, Waldau Ward had higher proportion of male children (under 18) and a higher proportion of males aged 60 or older than Donvale.

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 an indicator of Waldau Ward'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 Waldau Ward'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 - Service age groups
Waldau Ward - Total males (Usual residence)20212011Change
Service age group (years)Number%Donvale %Number%Donvale %2011 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)3064.44.42684.45.5+37
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)71010.38.84727.79.4+238
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)5257.68.15428.88.8-18
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)6008.79.065910.79.7-60
Young workforce (25 to 34)71910.48.862610.210.2+92
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)1,27218.518.71,18919.320.2+82
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)77811.314.482613.414.3-48
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)79411.511.678312.711.7+10
Seniors (70 to 84)92513.412.570811.58.6+216
Elderly aged (85 and over)2573.73.8901.51.6+167
Total6,886100.0100.06,169100.0100.0+717
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

Analysis of the male service age groups of Waldau Ward in 2021 compared to Donvale shows that there was a higher proportion of males in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) as well as a higher proportion of males in the older age groups (60+ years).

Overall, 22.4% of the male population was aged between 0 and 17, and 28.7% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 21.3% and 27.9% respectively for Donvale.

The major differences between the male age structure of Waldau Ward and Donvale were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Young workforce' (10.4% compared to 8.8%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Primary schoolers' (10.3% compared to 8.8%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Seniors' (13.4% compared to 12.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (11.3% compared to 14.4%)

Emerging groups

From 2011 to 2021, Waldau Ward's male population increased by 717 people (11.6%). This represents an average annual population change of 1.11% per year over the period.

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

  • Primary schoolers (5 to 11) (+238 males)
  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+216 males)
  • Elderly aged (85 and over) (+167 males)
  • Young workforce (25 to 34) (+92 males)

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