Analysis of the service age groups of SSROC region in 2021 compared to Bayside Council area 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, 18.5% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 20.2% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 17.7% and 19.5% respectively for Bayside Council area.
The major differences between the age structure of SSROC region and Bayside Council area were:
- A larger percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (11.8% compared to 11.0%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Young workforce' (18.8% compared to 20.9%)