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Jordan Springs

Service age groups

In 2021, Jordan Springs had higher proportion of children (under 18) and a lower proportion of persons aged 60 or older than Glenmore Park.

The Age Structure of Jordan Springs provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is an indicator of Jordan Springs'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 Jordan Springs'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
Jordan Springs - Total persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
Service age group (years)Number%Glenmore Park %Number%Glenmore Park %2006 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)1,45812.47.50--9.8+1,458
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)1,54813.111.20--13.5+1,548
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)8367.19.80--10.0+836
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)8967.69.60--9.8+896
Young workforce (25 to 34)2,43820.712.90--16.5+2,438
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)3,03125.723.30--24.8+3,031
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)7226.112.00--9.6+722
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)4664.08.50--3.7+466
Seniors (70 to 84)3493.04.60--2.1+349
Elderly aged (85 and over)300.30.60--0.2+30
Total11,774100.0100.00--100.0+11,774
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

Analysis of the service age groups of Jordan Springs in 2021 compared to Glenmore Park 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, 32.6% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 7.2% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 28.6% and 13.6% respectively for Glenmore Park.

The major differences between the age structure of Jordan Springs and Glenmore Park were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Young workforce' (20.7% compared to 12.9%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Babies and pre-schoolers' (12.4% compared to 7.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (6.1% compared to 12.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (4.0% compared to 8.5%)

Emerging groups

From 2006 to 2021, Jordan Springs's population increased by 11,774 people (∞%). This represents an average annual population change of ∞% per year over the period.

The largest changes in the age structure in this area between 2006 and 2021 were in the age groups:

  • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (+3,031 people)
  • Young workforce (25 to 34) (+2,438 people)
  • Primary schoolers (5 to 11) (+1,548 people)
  • Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) (+1,458 people)

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