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Richmond and District

Service age groups

In 2021, Richmond and District had lower proportion of children (under 18) and a higher proportion of persons aged 60 or older than McGraths Hill.

The Age Structure of Richmond and District provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is an indicator of Richmond and District'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 Richmond and District'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
Richmond and District - Total persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
Service age group (years)Number%McGraths Hill %Number%McGraths Hill %2006 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)2974.88.63275.68.2-30
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)3836.210.83906.711.9-8
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)3105.07.63506.09.4-41
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)5508.98.385914.810.3-309
Young workforce (25 to 34)1,01316.415.785014.715.7+162
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)98115.920.71,00317.323.7-22
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)72111.712.365511.311.5+66
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)66110.79.14037.05.2+257
Seniors (70 to 84)86214.06.271012.24.0+152
Elderly aged (85 and over)3836.20.82494.30.1+133
Total6,161100.0100.05,800100.0100.0+360
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

Analysis of the service age groups of Richmond and District in 2021 compared to McGraths Hill 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, 16.1% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 30.9% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 27.0% and 16.1% respectively for McGraths Hill.

The major differences between the age structure of Richmond and District and McGraths Hill were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Seniors' (14.0% compared to 6.2%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Frail aged' (6.2% compared to 0.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Parents and homebuilders' (15.9% compared to 20.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Primary schoolers' (6.2% compared to 10.8%)

Emerging groups

From 2006 to 2021, Richmond and District's population increased by 361 people (6.2%). This represents an average annual population change of 0.4% per year over the period.

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

  • Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) (-309 people)
  • Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (+257 people)
  • Young workforce (25 to 34) (+162 people)
  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+152 people)

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