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Littlehampton and District

Service age groups

In 2021, Littlehampton and District had higher proportion of children (under 18) and a lower proportion of persons aged 60 or older than Echunga and District.

The Age Structure of Littlehampton and District provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is an indicator of Littlehampton and District'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 Littlehampton and District's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household Types and Dwelling Types.

Q:

Derived from the Census question:

'What is the person's date of birth or age?'

Age structure - Service age groups
Littlehampton and District - Total persons (Usual residence)20212001Change
Service age group (years)Number%Echunga and District %Number%Echunga and District %2001 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)2205.86.52118.76.8+9
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)39210.48.132613.411.6+66
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)3409.07.62229.19.3+118
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)2957.87.61807.47.6+115
Young workforce (25 to 34)3439.18.636815.210.7-26
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)76120.120.759524.526.7+165
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)53114.115.229112.014.3+240
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)45412.015.21285.35.9+325
Seniors (70 to 84)39710.59.81014.26.1+295
Elderly aged (85 and over)441.21.060.21.0+38
Total3,777100.0100.02,432100.0100.0+1,344
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 Littlehampton and District in 2021 compared to Echunga and District 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, 25.2% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 23.7% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 22.2% and 25.9% respectively for Echunga and District.

The major differences between the age structure of Littlehampton and District and Echunga and District were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Primary schoolers' (10.4% compared to 8.1%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Secondary schoolers' (9.0% compared to 7.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (12.0% compared to 15.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (14.1% compared to 15.2%)

Emerging groups

From 2001 to 2021, Littlehampton and District's population increased by 1,345 people (55.3%). This represents an average annual population change of 2.23% per year over the period.

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

  • Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (+325 people)
  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+295 people)
  • Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) (+240 people)
  • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (+165 people)

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