Valleys District
Five year age groups
In 2021, the largest age group in Valleys District was 50 to 54 year olds. The group that changed the most since 2016 was 20 to 24 year olds, increasing by 40 people.
The Age Structure of Valleys District provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of Valleys District'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 Valleys District's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household Types and Dwelling Types.
Derived from the Census question:
'What is the person's date of birth or age?'
Total population
| Age structure - Five year age groups | ||||||||
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| Valleys District - Total females (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
| Five year age groups (years) | Number | % | Central Coast Council area % | Number | % | Central Coast Council area % | 2016 to 2021 | |
| 0 to 4 | 68 | 3.2 | 5.3 | 107 | 5.1 | 5.5 | -40 | 2001 |
| 5 to 9 | 119 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 125 | 6.0 | 6.0 | -7 | 2002 |
| 10 to 14 | 137 | 6.5 | 5.9 | 155 | 7.4 | 5.8 | -19 | 2003 |
| 15 to 19 | 173 | 8.2 | 5.5 | 179 | 8.5 | 5.8 | -7 | 2004 |
| 20 to 24 | 138 | 6.6 | 5.1 | 97 | 4.6 | 5.3 | +40 | 2005 |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 4.0 | 5.2 | 85 | 4.1 | 5.2 | -3 | 2006 |
| 30 to 34 | 87 | 4.1 | 5.7 | 93 | 4.4 | 5.5 | -6 | 2007 |
| 35 to 39 | 109 | 5.2 | 6.1 | 130 | 6.2 | 5.6 | -22 | 2008 |
| 40 to 44 | 136 | 6.5 | 5.9 | 152 | 7.2 | 6.4 | -16 | 2009 |
| 45 to 49 | 175 | 8.3 | 6.4 | 186 | 8.8 | 6.7 | -12 | 2010 |
| 50 to 54 | 180 | 8.6 | 6.4 | 175 | 8.3 | 6.7 | +4 | 2011 |
| 55 to 59 | 162 | 7.7 | 6.5 | 188 | 8.9 | 6.9 | -27 | 2012 |
| 60 to 64 | 163 | 7.8 | 6.7 | 138 | 6.6 | 6.3 | +25 | 2013 |
| 65 to 69 | 132 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 101 | 4.8 | 6.3 | +31 | 2014 |
| 70 to 74 | 106 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 82 | 3.9 | 5.2 | +24 | 2015 |
| 75 to 79 | 67 | 3.2 | 4.6 | 51 | 2.4 | 4.0 | +15 | 2016 |
| 80 to 84 | 36 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 27 | 1.3 | 3.1 | +9 | 2017 |
| 85 and over | 28 | 1.3 | 3.7 | 31 | 1.5 | 3.8 | -4 | 2018 |
| Total population | 2,099 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,112 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -13 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the female five year age groups of Valleys District in 2021 compared to Central Coast Council area shows that there was a lower proportion of females in the younger age groups (under 15) as well as a lower proportion of females in the older age groups (65+).
Overall, 15.4% of the female population was aged between 0 and 15, and 17.6% were aged 65 years and over, compared with 16.9% and 23.7% respectively for Central Coast Council area.
The major differences between the female age structure of Valleys District and Central Coast Council area were:
- A larger percentage of females aged 15 to 19 (8.2% compared to 5.5%)
- A larger percentage of females aged 50 to 54 (8.6% compared to 6.4%)
- A smaller percentage of females aged 85 and over (1.3% compared to 3.7%)
- A smaller percentage of females aged 0 to 4 (3.2% compared to 5.3%)
Emerging groups
From 2016 to 2021, Valleys District's female population decreased by 13 people (0.6%). This represents an average annual population change of -0.12% per year over the period.
There were no major differences in Valleys District between 2016 and 2021.