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Oakleigh South

Service age groups

In 2021, Oakleigh South had higher proportion of male children (under 18) and a higher proportion of males aged 60 or older than Notting Hill.

The Age Structure of Oakleigh South provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is an indicator of Oakleigh South'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 Oakleigh South'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
Oakleigh South - Total males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Service age group (years)Number%Notting Hill %Number%Notting Hill %2016 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)1826.44.61536.24.3+29
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)2478.76.22198.94.3+28
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)1696.04.01194.84.1+50
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)2378.318.725910.525.0-22
Young workforce (25 to 34)50017.628.440416.430.8+96
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)61321.619.554722.116.2+66
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)34512.27.831312.75.8+32
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)2689.44.71817.34.3+87
Seniors (70 to 84)2167.64.32158.74.5+1
Elderly aged (85 and over)622.21.7602.40.9+2
Total2,839100.0100.02,470100.0100.0+369
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

Analysis of the male service age groups of Oakleigh South in 2021 compared to Notting Hill 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, 21.1% of the male population was aged between 0 and 17, and 19.2% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 14.9% and 10.7% respectively for Notting Hill.

The major differences between the male age structure of Oakleigh South and Notting Hill were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (9.4% compared to 4.7%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (12.2% compared to 7.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Young workforce' (17.6% compared to 28.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Tertiary education & independence' (8.3% compared to 18.7%)

Emerging groups

From 2016 to 2021, Oakleigh South's male population increased by 369 people (14.9%). This represents an average annual population change of 2.82% per year over the period.

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

  • Young workforce (25 to 34) (+96 males)
  • Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (+87 males)
  • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (+66 males)
  • Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) (+50 males)

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