Powered by .id (informed decisions) for Strathbogie Shire
.id community is an evidence base for over 250 local government areas in Australia and New Zealand, helping you make informed decisions.
LEARN MORE ABOUT .idIn 2021, Strathbogie Shire had similar proportion of children (under 18) and a similar proportion of persons aged 60 or older than Nagambie - Kirwans Bridge.
The Age Structure of Strathbogie Shire provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is an indicator of Strathbogie Shire'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 Strathbogie Shire'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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strathbogie Shire - Total persons (Enumerated) | 2021 | 1996 | Change | ||||
| Service age group (years) | Number | % | Nagambie - Kirwans Bridge % | Number | % | Nagambie - Kirwans Bridge % | 1996 to 2021 |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 530 | 4.7 | 5.7 | 561 | 6.4 | 7.5 | -31 |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 739 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 920 | 10.5 | 10.1 | -181 |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 697 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 748 | 8.5 | 7.2 | -51 |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 603 | 5.3 | 5.7 | 465 | 5.3 | 5.8 | +138 |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 914 | 8.0 | 9.4 | 895 | 10.2 | 11.2 | +19 |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,759 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 2,009 | 23.0 | 22.7 | -250 |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 1,595 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 1,044 | 11.9 | 9.9 | +551 |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 2,105 | 18.5 | 17.5 | 962 | 11.0 | 12.8 | +1,143 |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 2,018 | 17.7 | 18.0 | 966 | 11.0 | 10.8 | +1,052 |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 426 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 179 | 2.0 | 2.0 | +247 |
| Total | 11,386 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 8,749 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +2,637 |
Dominant groups
Analysis of the service age groups of Strathbogie Shire in 2021 compared to Nagambie - Kirwans Bridge shows that there was a similar proportion of people in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) as well as a similar proportion of people in the older age groups (60+ years).
Overall, 17.3% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 40.0% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 17.5% and 39.7% respectively for Nagambie - Kirwans Bridge.
The major differences between the age structure of Strathbogie Shire and Nagambie - Kirwans Bridge were:
- A larger percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (14.0% compared to 12.4%)
- A larger percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (18.5% compared to 17.5%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Young workforce' (8.0% compared to 9.4%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Babies and pre-schoolers' (4.7% compared to 5.7%)
Emerging groups
From 1996 to 2021, Strathbogie Shire's population increased by 2,637 people (30.1%). This represents an average annual population change of 1.06% per year over the period.
The largest changes in the age structure in this area between 1996 and 2021 were in the age groups:
- Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (+1,143 people)
- Seniors (70 to 84) (+1,052 people)
- Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) (+551 people)
- Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (-250 people)
DISCLAIMER: While all due care has been taken to ensure that the content of this website is accurate and current, there may be errors or omissions in it and no legal responsibility is accepted for the information and opinions in this website.
Please view our Privacy Policy, Terms of use and Legal notices.
ABS Data and the copyright in the ABS Data remains the property of the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The copyright in the way .id has modified, transformed or reconfigured the ABS Data as published on this website remains the property of .id. ABS Data can be accessed from the Australian Bureau of Statistics at www.abs.gov.au. ABS data can be used under license - terms published on ABS website. intermediary.management@abs.gov.au if you have any queries or wish to distribute any ABS data.