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Ryde (Field Of Mars)

Service age groups

In 2021, the Ryde (Field Of Mars) had higher proportion of children (under 18) and a higher proportion of persons aged 60 or older than North Ryde - Chatswood West.

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

Q:

Derived from the Census question:

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

Age structure - Service age groups
Ryde (Field Of Mars) - Total persons (Enumerated)20211996Change
Service age group (years)Number%North Ryde - Chatswood West %Number%North Ryde - Chatswood West %1996 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)3555.45.73706.56.5-16
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)6099.27.85229.28.5+87
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)5358.16.04427.86.7+92
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)5358.18.15189.18.7+16
Young workforce (25 to 34)6319.617.284414.814.4-214
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)1,49622.722.41,29722.822.6+198
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)91713.912.45499.610.3+367
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)72611.010.15469.611.3+180
Seniors (70 to 84)6529.98.05659.910.3+87
Elderly aged (85 and over)1462.22.2430.80.7+102
Total6,602100.0100.05,702100.0100.0+900
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 1996 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

Analysis of the service age groups of the Ryde (Field Of Mars) in 2021 compared to North Ryde - Chatswood West shows that there was a higher proportion of people in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) as well as a higher proportion of people in the older age groups (60+ years).

Overall, 22.7% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 23.1% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 19.5% and 20.4% respectively for North Ryde - Chatswood West.

The major differences between the age structure of the Ryde (Field Of Mars) and North Ryde - Chatswood West were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Secondary schoolers' (8.1% compared to 6.0%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Seniors' (9.9% compared to 8.0%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (13.9% compared to 12.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Young workforce' (9.6% compared to 17.2%)

Emerging groups

From 1996 to 2021, Ryde (Field Of Mars)'s population increased by 900 people (15.8%). This represents an average annual population change of 0.59% per year over the period.

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

  • Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) (+367 people)
  • Young workforce (25 to 34) (-214 people)
  • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (+198 people)
  • Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (+180 people)

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