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Youth (15–24) — Age structure

Share of age structure that is youth (15–24).

Australia over time

11.9% in 2021

Not directly comparable across censuses — shown per year only.

Explore on the map

See how youth (15–24) 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 youth (15–24) (2021 Census).

  1. Acton 88.1%
  2. Moorabbin Airport 76.9%
  3. Duntroon 71.3%
  4. Parafield 47.6%
  5. St Lucia 38.1%
  6. Melbourne CBD - North 38.1%

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 Youth (15–24) — Age structure in Australia?

At the 2021 Census, Youth (15–24) — Age structure across Australia was 11.9%. It is expressed as a percentage of the relevant group.

How is Youth (15–24) — Age structure measured?

Share of age structure that is youth (15–24). 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 Youth (15–24) — Age structure vary across Australia?

Across the 2,385 SA2 areas with data, Youth (15–24) — Age structure ranges from 0.0% to 88.1%, with a typical (median) area at 11.5%. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

Can Youth (15–24) — Age structure be compared across censuses?

Not directly — definitions or boundaries changed between censuses, so year-to-year changes in Youth (15–24) — Age structure should be read with caution.

Where can I see Youth (15–24) — Age structure for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Youth (15–24) — 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). Youth (15–24) — Age structure [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/comp:age-structure:youth