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Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield)

Service age groups

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In 2021, Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield) had lower proportion of female children (under 18) and a higher proportion of females aged 60 or older than Cranbourne North (Established).

The Age Structure of Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield) provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is an indicator of Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield)'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 Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield)'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
Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield) - Total females (Enumerated)20212006Change
Service age group (years)Number%Cranbourne North (Established) %Number%Cranbourne North (Established) %2006 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)5304.67.16266.08.2-97
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)8967.810.71,07410.311.6-178
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)7826.88.78928.610.7-110
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)8667.59.38768.49.0-11
Young workforce (25 to 34)1,18210.215.71,26512.115.3-84
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)2,22419.321.12,43423.326.3-210
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)1,59113.812.91,14911.09.7+441
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)1,30711.38.38277.95.6+480
Seniors (70 to 84)1,61014.05.69819.43.0+628
Elderly aged (85 and over)5534.80.53002.90.7+252
Total11,541100.0100.010,429100.0100.0+1,111
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

Analysis of the female service age groups of Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield) in 2021 compared to Cranbourne North (Established) shows that there was a lower proportion of females in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) and a higher proportion of females in the older age groups (60+ years).

Overall, 19.1% of the female population was aged between 0 and 17, and 30.1% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 26.5% and 14.5% respectively for Cranbourne North (Established).

The major differences between the female age structure of Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield) and Cranbourne North (Established) were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Seniors' (14.0% compared to 5.6%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Frail aged' (4.8% compared to 0.5%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (11.3% compared to 8.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Young workforce' (10.2% compared to 15.7%)

Emerging groups

From 2006 to 2021, Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield)'s female population increased by 1,112 people (10.7%). This represents an average annual population change of 0.68% per year over the period.

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

  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+628 females)
  • Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (+480 females)
  • Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) (+441 females)
  • Elderly aged (85 and over) (+252 females)

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