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In 2021, Norwest had lower proportion of male children (under 18) and a higher proportion of males aged 60 or older than Rouse Hill.

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

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

Age structure - Service age groups
Norwest - Total males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Service age group (years)Number%Rouse Hill %Number%Rouse Hill %2016 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)1275.95.9727.17.3+55
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)1758.111.9797.814.3+96
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)1064.911.1444.412.4+61
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)1808.311.115215.09.7+27
Young workforce (25 to 34)38317.79.416316.09.8+220
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)48922.625.620219.825.9+287
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)1918.813.5929.111.6+98
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)1838.56.811311.15.6+69
Seniors (70 to 84)27912.94.3888.73.2+191
Elderly aged (85 and over)512.40.4111.10.1+39
Total2,164100.0100.01,020100.0100.0+1,144
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

Analysis of the male service age groups of Norwest in 2021 compared to Rouse Hill shows that there was a lower proportion of males in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) and a higher proportion of males in the older age groups (60+ years).

Overall, 18.9% of the male population was aged between 0 and 17, and 23.7% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 28.9% and 11.5% respectively for Rouse Hill.

The major differences between the male age structure of Norwest and Rouse Hill were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Seniors' (12.9% compared to 4.3%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Young workforce' (17.7% compared to 9.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Secondary schoolers' (4.9% compared to 11.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (8.8% compared to 13.5%)

Emerging groups

From 2016 to 2021, Norwest's male population increased by 1,144 people (112.2%). This represents an average annual population change of 16.23% per year over the period.

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

  • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (+287 males)
  • Young workforce (25 to 34) (+220 males)
  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+191 males)
  • Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) (+98 males)

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