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Service age groups

Bush Road had a similar proportion of [gender] pre-schoolers and a higher proportion of [gendersP] at post retirement age than Mornington in 2018.

The Age Structure of the population is the most widely used component of the Census. It is an indicator of an area’s residential role and function and how it is likely to change in the future. Bush Road's age demographics are indicative of the area’s era of settlement and provide key insights into the level of demand for services and facilities (as most services and facilities are age-specific).

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 of Bush Road's demographic characteristics, Bush Road's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Family and Household type data.

Derived from the Census question:

'When were you born?'

Total population

Age structure - Service age groups
Bush Road - Total [genders]20182013Change
Service age group (years)Number%Mornington %Number%Mornington %2013 to 2018
map this data in atlas.idBabies and Pre-schoolers (0 to 4)514.24.4544.47.3-3
map this data in atlas.idPrimary Schoolers (5 to 11)756.17.8877.07.1-12
map this data in atlas.idSecondary Schoolers (12 to 17)846.96.5816.66.6+3
map this data in atlas.idTertiary education and independence (18 to 24)483.912.2756.113.7-27
map this data in atlas.idYoung workforce (25 to 34)1209.817.91028.313.9+18
map this data in atlas.idParents and homebuilders (35 to 49)21617.719.821917.722.2-3
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
15312.512.716213.113.5-9
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
17414.39.118615.07.3-12
Seniors (70 to 84)
24319.97.422818.47.1+15
map this data in atlas.idElderly aged (85 and over)574.72.1423.41.5+15

Source: Statistics New Zealand, Census of Population and Dwellings 2013 and 2018. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Stats NZ data quality rating: Very high

Age structure, 2018
Age structure, 2018 Babies and Pre-schoolers (0 to 4), Mornington: 4.4% Primary Schoolers (5 to 11), Mornington: 7.8% Secondary Schoolers (12 to 17), Mornington: 6.5% Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24), Mornington: 12.2% Young workforce (25 to 34), Mornington: 17.9% Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), Mornington: 19.8% Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59), Mornington: 12.7% Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69), Mornington: 9.1% Seniors (70 to 84), Mornington: 7.4% Elderly aged (85 and over), Mornington: 2.1% Babies and Pre-schoolers (0 to 4), Bush Road: 4.2% Primary Schoolers (5 to 11), Bush Road: 6.1% Secondary Schoolers (12 to 17), Bush Road: 6.9% Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24), Bush Road: 3.9% Young workforce (25 to 34), Bush Road: 9.8% Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), Bush Road: 17.7% Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59), Bush Road: 12.5% Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69), Bush Road: 14.3% Seniors (70 to 84), Bush Road: 19.9% Elderly aged (85 and over), Bush Road: 4.7%
Source: Statistics New Zealand, Census of Population and Dwellings, 2018. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Change in age structure, 2013 to 2018
Change in age structure, 2013 to 2018 Babies and Pre-schoolers (0 to 4), Bush Road: -3 Primary Schoolers (5 to 11), Bush Road: -12 Secondary Schoolers (12 to 17), Bush Road: +3 Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24), Bush Road: -27 Young workforce (25 to 34), Bush Road: +18 Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), Bush Road: -3 Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59), Bush Road: -9 Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69), Bush Road: -12 Seniors (70 to 84), Bush Road: +15 Elderly aged (85 and over), Bush Road: +15
Source: Statistics New Zealand, Census of Population and Dwellings, 2013 and 2018. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

Analysis of the service age groups of Bush Road in 2018 compared to the Mornington shows that there was a lower proportion of [gendersP] in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) and a higher proportion of [gendersP] in the older age groups (60+ years).

Overall, 17.2% of the [gender] population was aged between 0 and 17, and 38.8% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 18.8% and 18.6% respectively for the Mornington.

The major differences between the [gender] age structure of Bush Road and the Mornington were:

  • A larger percentage of 'Seniors (70 to 84)' (19.9% compared to 7.4%)
  • A larger percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)' (14.3% compared to 9.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)' (3.9% compared to 12.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of 'Young workforce (25 to 34)' (9.8% compared to 17.9%)

Emerging groups

From 2013 to 2018, Bush Road's [gender] population decreased by 15 [gendersP] (1.2%). This represents an average annual [gender] population change of -0.24% per year over the period.

There were no major differences in Bush Road between 2013 and 2018.

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