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Fullarton Ward

Five year age groups

In 2021, the largest age group in Fullarton Ward was 85 and over year olds. The group that changed the most since 2001 was 85 and over year olds, increasing by 576 people.

The Age Structure of Fullarton Ward provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of Fullarton Ward's residential role and function and how it is likely to change in the future.

Five year age groups present a classic age profile of the population. Each age group covers exactly five years, which enables direct comparison between each group.

To get a more complete picture Fullarton Ward'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 - Five year age groups
Fullarton Ward - Total persons (Usual residence)20212001Change
Five year age groups (years)Number%City of Unley %Number%City of Unley %2001 to 2021
0 to 42843.94.33145.95.3-31
5 to 94075.65.33266.15.3+81
10 to 144275.95.93185.95.2+109
15 to 194005.55.43336.26.0+67
20 to 243925.46.24187.88.0-27
25 to 293134.36.34007.57.8-88
30 to 342743.86.14107.77.6-137
35 to 393935.46.44488.47.6-56
40 to 444255.86.64548.57.6-30
45 to 494325.96.64217.97.5+11
50 to 544556.36.63867.27.1+69
55 to 593925.46.02825.34.9+110
60 to 643685.16.11572.93.5+211
65 to 694125.75.81332.53.0+279
70 to 744416.15.51372.63.3+304
75 to 793805.23.91572.93.5+223
80 to 843875.32.91402.63.1+247
85 and over6959.64.11192.23.5+576
Total population7,277100.0100.05,360100.0100.0+1,917
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 five year age groups of Fullarton Ward in 2021 compared to the City of Unley shows that there was a similar proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) and a higher proportion of people in the older age groups (65+).

Overall, 15.4% of the population was aged between 0 and 15, and 31.8% were aged 65 years and over, compared with 15.5% and 22.2% respectively for the City of Unley.

The major differences between the age structure of Fullarton Ward and the City of Unley were:

  • A larger percentage of persons aged 85 and over (9.6% compared to 4.1%)
  • A larger percentage of persons aged 80 to 84 (5.3% compared to 2.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons aged 30 to 34 (3.8% compared to 6.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons aged 25 to 29 (4.3% compared to 6.3%)

Emerging groups

From 2001 to 2021, Fullarton Ward's population increased by 1,917 people (35.8%). This represents an average annual population change of 1.54% per year over the period.

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

  • 85 and over (+576 persons)
  • 70 to 74 (+304 persons)
  • 65 to 69 (+279 persons)
  • 80 to 84 (+247 persons)

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