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Hackham West

Service age groups

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In 2021, Hackham West had similar proportion of children (under 18) and a lower proportion of persons aged 60 or older than Christie Downs.

The Age Structure of Hackham West provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is an indicator of Hackham West'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 Hackham West'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
Hackham West - Total persons (Usual residence)20212001Change
Service age group (years)Number%Christie Downs %Number%Christie Downs %2001 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)1654.64.92827.35.6-117
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)3168.78.647912.48.5-163
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)2416.77.03569.28.3-115
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)3048.48.539210.29.6-88
Young workforce (25 to 34)50013.812.652013.513.0-20
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)67318.619.484121.820.1-168
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)48513.412.148012.415.0+5
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)49013.610.92426.38.1+248
Seniors (70 to 84)40011.113.32386.29.9+162
Elderly aged (85 and over)381.12.7290.81.9+9
Total3,612100.0100.03,859100.0100.0-247
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2001 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

Analysis of the service age groups of Hackham West in 2021 compared to Christie Downs shows that there was a similar 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, 20.0% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 25.7% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 20.4% and 26.9% respectively for Christie Downs.

The major differences between the age structure of Hackham West and Christie Downs were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (13.6% compared to 10.9%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (13.4% compared to 12.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Seniors' (11.1% compared to 13.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Frail aged' (1.1% compared to 2.7%)

Emerging groups

From 2001 to 2021, Hackham West's population decreased by 247 people (6.4%). This represents an average annual population change of -0.33% 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) (+248 people)
  • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (-168 people)
  • Primary schoolers (5 to 11) (-163 people)
  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+162 people)

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