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Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill)

Service age groups

In 2021, Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) had similar proportion of children (under 18) and a similar proportion of persons aged 60 or older than Tullamore Ward.

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 an indicator of Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill)'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 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 - Service age groups
Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) - Total persons (Usual residence)20212011Change
Service age group (years)Number%Tullamore Ward %Number%Tullamore Ward %2011 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)1,1454.64.77854.24.4+360
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)1,6656.76.91,2256.56.8+440
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)1,4045.65.41,1596.25.9+244
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)2,1318.58.41,7309.28.2+401
Young workforce (25 to 34)3,88615.514.82,27212.112.1+1,613
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)4,93119.719.93,66219.519.5+1,268
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)2,99912.012.22,28012.212.0+718
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)2,58010.310.12,30112.312.1+278
Seniors (70 to 84)3,28113.113.62,78214.816.1+499
Elderly aged (85 and over)9894.03.95553.02.9+434
Total25,011100.0100.018,756100.0100.0+6,255
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

Analysis of the service age groups of Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) in 2021 compared to Tullamore Ward shows that there was a similar proportion of people in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) as well as a similar proportion of people in the older age groups (60+ years).

Overall, 16.8% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 27.4% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 17.1% and 27.6% respectively for Tullamore Ward.

There were no major differences between Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) and Tullamore Ward in 2021.

Emerging groups

From 2011 to 2021, Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill)'s population increased by 6,255 people (33.3%). This represents an average annual population change of 2.92% per year over the period.

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

  • Young workforce (25 to 34) (+1,613 people)
  • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (+1,268 people)
  • Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) (+718 people)
  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+499 people)

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