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Older adults (45–64) — Age structure

Share of age structure that is older adults (45–64).

Australia over time

24.6% in 2021

Not directly comparable across censuses — shown per year only.

Explore on the map

See how older adults (45–64) varies across Australia.

By block (sa1) By statistical area 2 (sa2) By postcode By council (lga) By sub-region (sa3) By region (sa4) By capital city By state / territory By australia By suburb / locality By urban area By urban centre By federal electorate By state electorate By section of state By section of state range By remoteness area

Highest areas

SA2 areas with the highest older adults (45–64) (2021 Census).

  1. Kwinana Industrial 79.2%
  2. Wetherill Park Industrial 64.9%
  3. Callemondah 63.3%
  4. Bibra Industrial 52.4%
  5. Deua - Wadbilliga 46.5%
  6. Alps - West 43.5%

Related indicators

Total population View → Median age View → Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population View → People aged 65 and over View → Children under 15 View → People in a de facto relationship View →

Frequently asked questions

What is Older adults (45–64) — Age structure in Australia?

At the 2021 Census, Older adults (45–64) — Age structure across Australia was 24.6%. It is expressed as a percentage of the relevant group.

How is Older adults (45–64) — Age structure measured?

Share of age structure that is older adults (45–64). It is calculated as a percentage of the relevant population or dwellings, so it can be compared fairly between large and small areas.

How does Older adults (45–64) — Age structure vary across Australia?

Across the 2,385 SA2 areas with data, Older adults (45–64) — Age structure ranges from 0.0% to 79.2%, with a typical (median) area at 25.4%. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

Can Older adults (45–64) — Age structure be compared across censuses?

Not directly — definitions or boundaries changed between censuses, so year-to-year changes in Older adults (45–64) — Age structure should be read with caution.

Where can I see Older adults (45–64) — Age structure for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Older adults (45–64) — Age structure down to block (sa1) and statistical area 2 (sa2) level, or search any suburb, postcode or council area to see its value in context against state and national figures.

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Older adults (45–64) — Age structure [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/comp:age-structure:older-adults