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Young adults (25–44) — Age structure

Share of age structure that is young adults (25–44).

Australia over time

28.0% in 2021

Not directly comparable across censuses — shown per year only.

Explore on the map

See how young adults (25–44) 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 young adults (25–44) (2021 Census).

  1. Perth Airport 90.0%
  2. Malaga 76.0%
  3. Osborne Park Industrial 65.8%
  4. Wolli Creek 64.7%
  5. Hume 64.6%
  6. West Belconnen 64.0%

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Frequently asked questions

What is Young adults (25–44) — Age structure in Australia?

At the 2021 Census, Young adults (25–44) — Age structure across Australia was 28.0%. It is expressed as a percentage of the relevant group.

How is Young adults (25–44) — Age structure measured?

Share of age structure that is young adults (25–44). 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 Young adults (25–44) — Age structure vary across Australia?

Across the 2,385 SA2 areas with data, Young adults (25–44) — Age structure ranges from 0.0% to 90.0%, with a typical (median) area at 26.1%. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

Can Young adults (25–44) — Age structure be compared across censuses?

Not directly — definitions or boundaries changed between censuses, so year-to-year changes in Young adults (25–44) — Age structure should be read with caution.

Where can I see Young adults (25–44) — Age structure for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Young adults (25–44) — 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). Young adults (25–44) — Age structure [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/comp:age-structure:young-adults