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Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill)

Service age groups

In 2021, Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) had lower proportion of male children (under 18) and a lower proportion of males aged 60 or older than Waldau 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 males (Enumerated)20212006Change
Service age group (years)Number%Waldau Ward %Number%Waldau Ward %2006 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)5955.04.54545.35.2+140
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)8567.210.46237.28.3+232
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)7426.27.76257.29.9+117
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)1,1059.38.78549.910.6+251
Young workforce (25 to 34)1,89315.910.41,05512.210.3+838
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)2,33319.518.51,74020.220.4+592
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)1,40011.711.41,02711.914.8+372
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)1,1769.911.61,06412.311.5+111
Seniors (70 to 84)1,40511.813.01,05512.28.0+350
Elderly aged (85 and over)4333.63.61311.51.1+301
Total11,938100.0100.08,633100.0100.0+3,305
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 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 Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) in 2021 compared to Waldau Ward shows that there was a lower proportion of males in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) as well as a lower proportion of males in the older age groups (60+ years).

Overall, 18.4% of the male population was aged between 0 and 17, and 25.2% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 22.7% and 28.2% respectively for Waldau Ward.

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

  • A larger percentage of 'Young workforce' (15.9% compared to 10.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Primary schoolers' (7.2% compared to 10.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (9.9% compared to 11.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Secondary schoolers' (6.2% compared to 7.7%)

Emerging groups

From 2006 to 2021, Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill)'s male population increased by 3,305 people (38.3%). This represents an average annual population change of 2.18% per year over the period.

The largest changes in the male age structure in this area between 2006 and 2021 were in the age groups:

  • Young workforce (25 to 34) (+838 males)
  • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (+592 males)
  • Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) (+372 males)
  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+350 males)

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