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Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill)

Service age groups

In 2021, Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) had lower proportion of children (under 18) and a lower proportion of persons aged 60 or older than the City of Manningham.

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)20212016Change
Service age group (years)Number%City of Manningham %Number%City of Manningham %2016 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)1,1454.64.59424.54.8+202
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)1,6656.78.21,3226.47.9+343
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)1,4045.67.11,2416.07.3+162
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)2,1318.58.22,0129.78.9+119
Young workforce (25 to 34)3,88615.510.73,14615.111.1+739
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)4,93119.719.43,80118.319.3+1,129
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)2,99912.013.62,57712.413.8+421
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)2,58010.311.52,22910.711.4+351
Seniors (70 to 84)3,28113.113.32,92114.012.5+359
Elderly aged (85 and over)9894.03.76213.03.2+367
Total25,011100.0100.020,818100.0100.0+4,193
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 service 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 (0 to 17 years) as well as a lower 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 19.7% and 28.4% 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 'Young workforce' (15.5% compared to 10.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (12.0% compared to 13.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Primary schoolers' (6.7% compared to 8.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Secondary schoolers' (5.6% compared to 7.1%)

Emerging groups

From 2016 to 2021, Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill)'s population increased by 4,193 people (20.1%). This represents an average annual population change of 3.74% per year over the period.

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

  • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (+1,129 people)
  • Young workforce (25 to 34) (+739 people)
  • Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) (+421 people)
  • Elderly aged (85 and over) (+367 people)

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