Ascot Vale (N)
Service age groups
In 2021, Ascot Vale (N) had lower proportion of female children (under 18) and a lower proportion of females aged 60 or older than Aberfeldie.
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 an indicator of Ascot Vale (N)'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 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 - Service age groups | |||||||||
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| Ascot Vale (N) - Total females (Enumerated) | 2021 | 2016 | Change | ||||||
| Service age group (years) | Number | % | Aberfeldie % | Number | % | Aberfeldie % | 2016 to 2021 | ||
 Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 363 | 6.5 | 2.9 | 369 | 6.7 | 4.1 | -5 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 446 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 444 | 8.1 | 10.2 | +2 | 1001 | 1000 |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 296 | 5.3 | 9.9 | 292 | 5.3 | 9.4 | +4 | 1002 | 1000 |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 473 | 8.5 | 10.7 | 478 | 8.7 | 10.4 | -4 | 1003 | 1000 |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 939 | 16.8 | 9.3 | 1,115 | 20.4 | 9.7 | -176 | 1004 | 1000 |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,342 | 24.0 | 20.9 | 1,247 | 22.8 | 22.5 | +95 | 1005 | 1000 |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 702 | 12.5 | 17.3 | 669 | 12.2 | 15.6 | +33 | 1006 | 1000 |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 566 | 10.1 | 11.2 | 450 | 8.2 | 9.5 | +116 | 1007 | 1000 |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 362 | 6.5 | 8.1 | 311 | 5.7 | 5.9 | +51 | 1008 | 1000 |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 104 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 92 | 1.7 | 2.6 | +13 | 1009 | 1000 |
| Total | 5,598 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 5,471 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +127 | ||
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the female service age groups of Ascot Vale (N) in 2021 compared to Aberfeldie shows that there was a lower proportion of females in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) as well as a lower proportion of females in the older age groups (60+ years).
Overall, 19.8% of the female population was aged between 0 and 17, and 18.5% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 20.3% and 21.4% respectively for Aberfeldie.
The major differences between the female age structure of Ascot Vale (N) and Aberfeldie were:
- A larger percentage of 'Young workforce' (16.8% compared to 9.3%)
- A larger percentage of 'Babies and pre-schoolers' (6.5% compared to 2.9%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (12.5% compared to 17.3%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Secondary schoolers' (5.3% compared to 9.9%)
Emerging groups
From 2016 to 2021, Ascot Vale (N)'s female population increased by 127 people (2.3%). This represents an average annual population change of 0.46% per year over the period.
The largest changes in the female age structure in this area between 2016 and 2021 were in the age groups:
- Young workforce (25 to 34) (-176 females)
- Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (+116 females)
- Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (+95 females)
- Seniors (70 to 84) (+51 females)