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Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley

Service age groups

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In 2021, Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley had lower proportion of children (under 18) and a higher proportion of persons aged 60 or older than the Valleys District.

The Age Structure of Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is an indicator of Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley'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 Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley'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
Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley - Total persons (Usual residence)20212001Change
Service age group (years)Number%Valleys District %Number%Valleys District %2001 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)2,7755.73.92,8577.26.9-82
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)4,0248.38.44,51311.311.6-489
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)3,3096.89.43,1898.09.6+120
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)3,5927.49.42,5326.37.9+1,060
Young workforce (25 to 34)5,61411.67.84,98212.510.5+632
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)7,81116.118.87,84719.726.4-36
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)6,20112.816.74,30810.814.0+1,893
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)6,31113.014.04,60211.57.2+1,709
Seniors (70 to 84)7,38415.310.64,54811.45.4+2,835
Elderly aged (85 and over)1,3602.81.05071.30.6+853
Total48,381100.0100.039,886100.0100.0+8,495
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2001 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

Analysis of the service age groups of Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley in 2021 compared to the Valleys District shows that there was a lower proportion of people in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) and a higher proportion of people in the older age groups (60+ years).

Overall, 20.9% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 31.1% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 21.7% and 25.6% respectively for the Valleys District.

The major differences between the age structure of Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley and the Valleys District were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Seniors' (15.3% compared to 10.6%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Young workforce' (11.6% compared to 7.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (12.8% compared to 16.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Parents and homebuilders' (16.1% compared to 18.8%)

Emerging groups

From 2001 to 2021, Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley's population increased by 8,495 people (21.3%). This represents an average annual population change of 0.97% per year over the period.

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

  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+2,835 people)
  • Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) (+1,893 people)
  • Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (+1,709 people)
  • Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) (+1,060 people)

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