Ascot Vale (N)
Five year age groups
In 2016, the largest age group in Ascot Vale (N) was 30 to 34 year olds. The group that changed the most since 2011 was 30 to 34 year olds, increasing by 216 people.
The Age Structure of Ascot Vale (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 Ascot Vale (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 Ascot Vale (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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| Ascot Vale (N) - Total persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Five year age groups (years) | Number | % | Ascot Vale % | Number | % | Ascot Vale % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| 0 to 4 | 1,060 | 7.2 | 6.2 | 1,034 | 7.7 | 5.7 | +26 | 2001 |
| 5 to 9 | 917 | 6.2 | 5.0 | 728 | 5.4 | 4.6 | +189 | 2002 |
| 10 to 14 | 713 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 606 | 4.5 | 4.0 | +107 | 2003 |
| 15 to 19 | 654 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 571 | 4.2 | 4.7 | +83 | 2004 |
| 20 to 24 | 1,024 | 7.0 | 5.3 | 1,099 | 8.1 | 6.1 | -75 | 2005 |
| 25 to 29 | 1,405 | 9.6 | 7.6 | 1,290 | 9.6 | 7.6 | +115 | 2006 |
| 30 to 34 | 1,478 | 10.0 | 8.7 | 1,262 | 9.4 | 7.1 | +216 | 2007 |
| 35 to 39 | 1,209 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 1,194 | 8.9 | 7.6 | +15 | 2008 |
| 40 to 44 | 1,137 | 7.7 | 7.1 | 1,152 | 8.5 | 8.0 | -15 | 2009 |
| 45 to 49 | 1,123 | 7.6 | 6.9 | 928 | 6.9 | 6.2 | +195 | 2010 |
| 50 to 54 | 929 | 6.3 | 5.8 | 866 | 6.4 | 6.1 | +63 | 2011 |
| 55 to 59 | 871 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 757 | 5.6 | 5.8 | +114 | 2012 |
| 60 to 64 | 668 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 600 | 4.4 | 5.8 | +68 | 2013 |
| 65 to 69 | 516 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 360 | 2.7 | 5.0 | +156 | 2014 |
| 70 to 74 | 338 | 2.3 | 4.3 | 343 | 2.5 | 5.1 | -5 | 2015 |
| 75 to 79 | 280 | 1.9 | 4.1 | 283 | 2.1 | 4.6 | -3 | 2016 |
| 80 to 84 | 191 | 1.3 | 3.5 | 201 | 1.5 | 3.7 | -10 | 2017 |
| 85 and over | 197 | 1.3 | 3.2 | 214 | 1.6 | 2.2 | -17 | 2018 |
| Total population | 14,710 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 13,488 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +1,222 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the five year age groups of Ascot Vale (N) in 2016 compared to Ascot Vale shows that there was a higher proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) and a lower proportion of people in the older age groups (65+).
Overall, 18.3% of the population was aged between 0 and 15, and 10.3% were aged 65 years and over, compared with 15.7% and 20.1% respectively for Ascot Vale.
The major differences between the age structure of Ascot Vale (N) and Ascot Vale were:
- A larger percentage of persons aged 25 to 29 (9.6% compared to 7.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons aged 80 to 84 (1.3% compared to 3.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons aged 75 to 79 (1.9% compared to 4.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons aged 70 to 74 (2.3% compared to 4.3%)
Emerging groups
From 2011 to 2016, Ascot Vale (N)'s population increased by 1,222 people (9.1%). This represents an average annual population change of 1.75% per year over the period.
The largest changes in age structure in this area between 2011 and 2016 were in the age groups:
- 30 to 34 (+216 persons)
- 45 to 49 (+195 persons)
- 5 to 9 (+189 persons)
- 65 to 69 (+156 persons)