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

The Age Structure of Gables provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is an indicator of Gables'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 Gables'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
Gables - Total persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Service age group (years)Number%Kellyville %Number%Kellyville %2016 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)34610.45.833.16.8+342
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)50915.211.165.911.9+502
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)2567.79.6109.19.9+245
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)2246.79.2109.19.2+213
Young workforce (25 to 34)53616.09.71210.710.8+523
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)94628.324.82421.424.7+921
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)2577.712.61715.112.5+239
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)1735.28.91714.78.6+156
Seniors (70 to 84)872.67.3109.25.1+76
Elderly aged (85 and over)80.21.121.70.5+6
Total3,342100.0100.0116100.0100.0+3,225
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

Analysis of the service age groups of Gables in 2021 compared to Kellyville 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, 33.2% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 8.0% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 26.5% and 17.2% respectively for Kellyville.

The major differences between the age structure of Gables and Kellyville were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Young workforce' (16.0% compared to 9.7%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Babies and pre-schoolers' (10.4% compared to 5.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (7.7% compared to 12.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Seniors' (2.6% compared to 7.3%)

Emerging groups

From 2016 to 2021, Gables's population increased by 3,226 people (2781.0%). This represents an average annual population change of 95.84% per year over the period.

The largest changes in the age structure in this area between 2016 and 2021 were in the age groups:

  • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (+921 people)
  • Young workforce (25 to 34) (+523 people)
  • Primary schoolers (5 to 11) (+502 people)
  • Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) (+342 people)

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