idc-logo
svg rectangle color
City of WhittleseaCommunity profile

South Morang

Five year age groups

In 2021, the largest age group in South Morang was 40 to 44 year olds. The group that changed the most since 2016 was 55 to 59 year olds, increasing by 193 people.

The Age Structure of South Morang provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of South Morang'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 South Morang'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
South Morang - Total males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Five year age groups (years)Number%City of Whittlesea %Number%City of Whittlesea %2016 to 2021
0 to 46906.17.68498.18.5-160
5 to 98057.17.88708.37.4-66
10 to 148617.66.78588.26.4+2
15 to 198477.56.07917.56.1+56
20 to 248037.16.66646.37.0+139
25 to 298117.27.36646.37.9+147
30 to 347786.98.27437.19.0+34
35 to 398197.38.99218.88.0-102
40 to 448717.77.58468.17.0+24
45 to 498247.36.38027.66.4+21
50 to 547877.05.76776.55.7+109
55 to 596325.65.04384.25.0+193
60 to 644804.34.43643.54.4+116
65 to 693633.23.73103.03.9+53
70 to 743222.93.32242.12.8+97
75 to 792131.92.21851.82.0+27
80 to 841791.61.51261.21.5+53
85 and over1851.61.21631.61.0+22
Total population11,270100.0100.010,504100.0100.0+765
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 five year age groups of South Morang in 2021 compared to the City of Whittlesea shows that there was a lower proportion of males in the younger age groups (under 15) as well as a lower proportion of males in the older age groups (65+).

Overall, 20.9% of the male population was aged between 0 and 15, and 11.2% were aged 65 years and over, compared with 22.1% and 11.9% respectively for the City of Whittlesea.

The major differences between the male age structure of South Morang and the City of Whittlesea were:

  • A larger percentage of males aged 15 to 19 (7.5% compared to 6.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males aged 35 to 39 (7.3% compared to 8.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males aged 0 to 4 (6.1% compared to 7.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males aged 30 to 34 (6.9% compared to 8.2%)

Emerging groups

From 2016 to 2021, South Morang's male population increased by 766 people (7.3%). This represents an average annual population change of 1.42% per year over the period.

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

  • 55 to 59 (+193 males)
  • 0 to 4 (-160 males)
  • 25 to 29 (+147 males)
  • 20 to 24 (+139 males)

DISCLAIMER: While all due care has been taken to ensure that the content of this website is accurate and current, there may be errors or omissions in it and no legal responsibility is accepted for the information and opinions in this website.

Please view our Privacy Policy, Terms of use and Legal notices.

ABS Data and the copyright in the ABS Data remains the property of the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The copyright in the way .id has modified, transformed or reconfigured the ABS Data as published on this website remains the property of .id. ABS Data can be accessed from the Australian Bureau of Statistics at www.abs.gov.au. ABS data can be used under license - terms published on ABS website. intermediary.management@abs.gov.au if you have any queries or wish to distribute any ABS data.