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Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill)

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In 2021, Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) had lower proportion of children (under 18) and a lower proportion of persons aged 60 or older than Waldau Ward.

The Age Structure of Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is an indicator of Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill)'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 Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill)'s Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household Types and Dwelling Types.

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'What is the person's date of birth or age?'

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Age structure - Service age groups
Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) - Total persons (Enumerated)20211996Change
Service age group (years)Number%Waldau Ward %Number%Waldau Ward %1996 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)1,1514.64.26954.14.9+456
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)1,6646.79.41,1096.68.8+555
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)1,3995.67.21,3017.710.1+98
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)2,1348.67.62,17012.913.6-36
Young workforce (25 to 34)3,87315.69.92,43814.511.6+1,435
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)4,90119.719.43,29319.622.9+1,608
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)2,99412.012.12,67015.914.3+324
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)2,55810.311.91,77310.57.5+785
Seniors (70 to 84)3,21512.914.21,2397.45.3+1,976
Elderly aged (85 and over)9673.94.11250.71.0+842
Total24,856100.0100.016,813100.0100.0+8,043
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 1996 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Enumerated data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 1996 and 2021 (Enumerated data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

Analysis of the service age groups of Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) in 2021 compared to Waldau Ward shows that there was a lower proportion of people in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) as well as a lower proportion of people in the older age groups (60+ years).

Overall, 17.0% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 27.1% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 20.8% and 30.2% respectively for Waldau Ward.

The major differences between the age structure of Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) and Waldau Ward were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Young workforce' (15.6% compared to 9.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Primary schoolers' (6.7% compared to 9.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (10.3% compared to 11.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Secondary schoolers' (5.6% compared to 7.2%)

Emerging groups

From 1996 to 2021, Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill)'s population increased by 8,043 people (47.8%). This represents an average annual population change of 1.58% per year over the period.

The largest changes in the age structure in this area between 1996 and 2021 were in the age groups:

  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+1,976 people)
  • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (+1,608 people)
  • Young workforce (25 to 34) (+1,435 people)
  • Elderly aged (85 and over) (+842 people)

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