Milleara (N)
Five year age groups
In 2016, the largest age group in Milleara (N) was 40 to 44 year olds. The group that changed the most since 2006 was 75 to 79 year olds, increasing by 351 people.
The Age Structure of Milleara (N) provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of Milleara (N)'s residential role and function and how it is likely to change in the future.
Five year age groups present a classic age profile of the population. Each age group covers exactly five years, which enables direct comparison between each group.
To get a more complete picture Milleara (N)'s Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household Types and Dwelling Types.
Derived from the Census question:
'What is the person's date of birth or age?'
Total population
| Age structure - Five year age groups | ||||||||
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| Milleara (N) - Total persons (Enumerated) | 2016 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Five year age groups (years) | Number | % | City of Moonee Valley % | Number | % | City of Moonee Valley % | 2006 to 2016 | |
| 0 to 4 | 835 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 652 | 5.1 | 5.9 | +183 | 2001 |
| 5 to 9 | 856 | 6.0 | 5.8 | 727 | 5.6 | 5.7 | +129 | 2002 |
| 10 to 14 | 828 | 5.8 | 5.5 | 714 | 5.5 | 5.8 | +114 | 2003 |
| 15 to 19 | 779 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 754 | 5.8 | 6.0 | +25 | 2004 |
| 20 to 24 | 785 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 764 | 5.9 | 7.1 | +21 | 2005 |
| 25 to 29 | 806 | 5.6 | 8.0 | 735 | 5.7 | 7.1 | +71 | 2006 |
| 30 to 34 | 852 | 5.9 | 8.1 | 881 | 6.8 | 7.5 | -29 | 2007 |
| 35 to 39 | 883 | 6.2 | 7.1 | 955 | 7.4 | 8.1 | -72 | 2008 |
| 40 to 44 | 1,060 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 897 | 7.0 | 7.4 | +163 | 2009 |
| 45 to 49 | 1,057 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 808 | 6.3 | 7.3 | +249 | 2010 |
| 50 to 54 | 899 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 756 | 5.9 | 6.6 | +143 | 2011 |
| 55 to 59 | 731 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 1,009 | 7.8 | 5.7 | -278 | 2012 |
| 60 to 64 | 689 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 974 | 7.5 | 4.5 | -285 | 2013 |
| 65 to 69 | 820 | 5.7 | 4.5 | 876 | 6.8 | 4.1 | -56 | 2014 |
| 70 to 74 | 855 | 6.0 | 3.5 | 568 | 4.4 | 3.7 | +287 | 2015 |
| 75 to 79 | 736 | 5.1 | 3.0 | 385 | 3.0 | 3.3 | +351 | 2016 |
| 80 to 84 | 482 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 227 | 1.8 | 2.5 | +255 | 2017 |
| 85 and over | 380 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 224 | 1.7 | 1.8 | +156 | 2018 |
| Total population | 14,333 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 12,906 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +1,427 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Enumerated data)
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the five year age groups of Milleara (N) in 2016 compared to the City of Moonee Valley shows that there was a higher proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) as well as a higher proportion of people in the older age groups (65+).
Overall, 17.6% of the population was aged between 0 and 15, and 22.8% were aged 65 years and over, compared with 16.9% and 15.8% respectively for the City of Moonee Valley.
The major differences between the age structure of Milleara (N) and the City of Moonee Valley were:
- A larger percentage of persons aged 70 to 74 (6.0% compared to 3.5%)
- A larger percentage of persons aged 75 to 79 (5.1% compared to 3.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons aged 25 to 29 (5.6% compared to 8.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons aged 30 to 34 (5.9% compared to 8.1%)
Emerging groups
From 2006 to 2016, Milleara (N)'s population increased by 1,427 people (11.1%). This represents an average annual population change of 1.05% per year over the period.
The largest changes in age structure in this area between 2006 and 2016 were in the age groups:
- 75 to 79 (+351 persons)
- 70 to 74 (+287 persons)
- 60 to 64 (-285 persons)
- 55 to 59 (-278 persons)