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Strathmore Heights (N)

Service age groups

In 2021, Strathmore Heights (N) had higher proportion of children (under 18) and a similar proportion of persons aged 60 or older than the City of Moonee Valley.

The Age Structure of Strathmore Heights (N) provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is an indicator of Strathmore Heights (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 Strathmore Heights (N)'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
Strathmore Heights (N) - Total persons (Usual residence)20212001Change
Service age group (years)Number%City of Moonee Valley %Number%City of Moonee Valley %2001 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)2034.65.01955.55.9+8
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)47410.87.73349.48.0+140
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)3828.76.53008.57.0+82
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)3738.58.53289.29.6+44
Young workforce (25 to 34)3718.515.248813.816.4-118
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)1,01323.121.380222.622.4+211
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)58313.313.047313.311.3+109
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)45810.510.33489.88.8+109
Seniors (70 to 84)4289.89.92537.19.2+175
Elderly aged (85 and over)922.12.7270.81.5+64
Total4,377100.0100.03,553100.0100.0+823
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2001 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

Analysis of the service age groups of Strathmore Heights (N) in 2021 compared to the City of Moonee Valley shows that there was a higher proportion of people in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) and a similar proportion of people in the older age groups (60+ years).

Overall, 24.2% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 22.3% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 19.2% and 22.8% respectively for the City of Moonee Valley.

The major differences between the age structure of Strathmore Heights (N) and the City of Moonee Valley were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Primary schoolers' (10.8% compared to 7.7%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Secondary schoolers' (8.7% compared to 6.5%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Parents and homebuilders' (23.1% compared to 21.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Young workforce' (8.5% compared to 15.2%)

Emerging groups

From 2001 to 2021, Strathmore Heights (N)'s population increased by 824 people (23.2%). This represents an average annual population change of 1.05% per year over the period.

The largest changes in the age structure in this area between 2001 and 2021 were in the age groups:

  • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (+211 people)
  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+175 people)
  • Primary schoolers (5 to 11) (+140 people)
  • Young workforce (25 to 34) (-118 people)

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