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Watson Ward

Service age groups

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In 2021, Watson Ward had higher proportion of children (under 18) and a lower proportion of persons aged 60 or older than Green Wedge.

The Age Structure of Watson Ward provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is an indicator of Watson Ward'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 Watson Ward'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
Watson Ward - Total persons (Usual residence)20212011Change
Service age group (years)Number%Green Wedge %Number%Green Wedge %2011 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)1,1016.13.21,0436.24.6+58
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)1,4528.16.21,6059.58.5-153
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)1,3007.27.31,5439.19.0-243
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)1,4247.96.71,5969.47.6-172
Young workforce (25 to 34)2,41713.46.91,91911.36.2+498
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)3,17217.614.03,66321.620.1-491
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)2,54214.117.52,45114.517.8+91
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)2,24712.519.01,73910.315.3+508
Seniors (70 to 84)1,94610.816.21,1576.89.9+789
Elderly aged (85 and over)4242.43.12251.31.2+198
Total18,028100.0100.016,944100.0100.0+1,084
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

Analysis of the service age groups of Watson Ward in 2021 compared to Green Wedge shows that there was a higher proportion of people in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) and a lower proportion of people in the older age groups (60+ years).

Overall, 21.4% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 25.6% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 16.6% and 38.3% respectively for Green Wedge.

The major differences between the age structure of Watson Ward and Green Wedge were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Young workforce' (13.4% compared to 6.9%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Parents and homebuilders' (17.6% compared to 14.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (12.5% compared to 19.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Seniors' (10.8% compared to 16.2%)

Emerging groups

From 2011 to 2021, Watson Ward's population increased by 1,084 people (6.4%). This represents an average annual population change of 0.62% per year over the period.

The largest changes in the age structure in this area between 2011 and 2021 were in the age groups:

  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+789 people)
  • Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (+508 people)
  • Young workforce (25 to 34) (+498 people)
  • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (-491 people)

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