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In 2021, Ruse had lower proportion of children (under 18) and a higher proportion of persons aged 60 or older than Campbelltown City.

The Age Structure of Ruse provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is an indicator of Ruse'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 Ruse'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
Ruse - Total persons (Usual residence)20212011Change
Service age group (years)Number%Campbelltown City %Number%Campbelltown City %2011 to 2021
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)3977.07.43616.67.5+36
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)5349.510.55079.210.0+27
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)4397.87.94608.49.3-21
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)4688.38.85079.210.7-39
Young workforce (25 to 34)72912.914.573113.314.2-2
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)1,11919.921.11,05319.120.0+66
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)60710.811.187816.013.5-271
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)68512.210.075413.79.1-69
Seniors (70 to 84)60110.77.62083.84.9+393
Elderly aged (85 and over)551.01.1430.80.9+12
Total5,634100.0100.05,502100.0100.0+132
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

Analysis of the service age groups of Ruse in 2021 compared to Campbelltown City 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, 24.3% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 23.8% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 25.8% and 18.7% respectively for Campbelltown City.

The major differences between the age structure of Ruse and Campbelltown City were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Seniors' (10.7% compared to 7.6%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (12.2% compared to 10.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Young workforce' (12.9% compared to 14.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Parents and homebuilders' (19.9% compared to 21.1%)

Emerging groups

From 2011 to 2021, Ruse's population increased by 132 people (2.4%). This represents an average annual population change of 0.24% per year over the period.

The largest changes in the age structure in this area between 2011 and 2021 were in the age groups:

  • Seniors (70 to 84) (+393 people)
  • Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) (-271 people)
  • Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (-69 people)
  • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (+66 people)

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