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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idIn 2021, Wollongong had lower proportion of female children (under 18) and a higher proportion of females aged 60 or older than Wombarra - Coledale - Scarborough - Clifton.
The Age Structure of Wollongong provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is an indicator of Wollongong'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 Wollongong'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?'
Dominant groups
Analysis of the female service age groups of Wollongong in 2021 compared to Wombarra - Coledale - Scarborough - Clifton shows that there was a lower proportion of females in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) and a higher proportion of females in the older age groups (60+ years).
Overall, 10.0% of the female population was aged between 0 and 17, and 25.9% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 22.8% and 23.7% respectively for Wombarra - Coledale - Scarborough - Clifton.
The major differences between the female age structure of Wollongong and Wombarra - Coledale - Scarborough - Clifton were:
- A larger percentage of 'Young workforce' (22.8% compared to 9.6%)
- A larger percentage of 'Tertiary education & independence' (16.3% compared to 7.3%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Secondary schoolers' (2.9% compared to 9.8%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (10.7% compared to 16.8%)
Emerging groups
From 2016 to 2021, Wollongong's female population increased by 1,283 people (14.2%). This represents an average annual population change of 2.69% per year over the period.
The largest changes in the female age structure in this area between 2016 and 2021 were in the age groups:
- Young workforce (25 to 34) (+589 females)
- Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (+220 females)
- Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) (+192 females)
- Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (+131 females)
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