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In 2021, Glenroy had similar proportion of children (under 18) and a similar proportion of persons aged 60 or older than Pascoe Vale.

The Age Structure of Glenroy provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is an indicator of Glenroy'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 Glenroy's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household Types and Dwelling Types.

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Derived from the Census question:

'What is the person's date of birth or age?'

Age structure - Service age groups
Glenroy - Total persons (Enumerated)20212006Change
Service age group (years)Number%Pascoe Vale %Number%Pascoe Vale %2006 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)1,7347.36.31,1756.66.7+559
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)1,7627.48.31,5388.68.0+224
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)1,2155.15.81,2837.26.3-68
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)2,2869.67.51,5418.67.9+745
Young workforce (25 to 34)5,22022.019.12,56614.415.1+2,653
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)4,92620.823.83,54419.922.3+1,381
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)2,3409.911.21,79210.110.5+547
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)1,6286.97.51,4318.06.9+196
Seniors (70 to 84)1,7887.57.02,47213.913.8-685
Elderly aged (85 and over)8083.43.64862.72.6+321
Total23,707100.0100.017,833100.0100.0+5,873
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 service age groups of Glenroy in 2021 compared to Pascoe Vale 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, 19.9% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 17.8% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 20.3% and 18.1% respectively for Pascoe Vale.

The major differences between the age structure of Glenroy and Pascoe Vale were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Young workforce' (22.0% compared to 19.1%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Tertiary education & independence' (9.6% compared to 7.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Parents and homebuilders' (20.8% compared to 23.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (9.9% compared to 11.2%)

Emerging groups

From 2006 to 2021, Glenroy's population increased by 5,874 people (32.9%). This represents an average annual population change of 1.92% per year over the period.

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

  • Young workforce (25 to 34) (+2,653 people)
  • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (+1,381 people)
  • Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) (+745 people)
  • Seniors (70 to 84) (-685 people)

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