220
Figure 14.4: Comparison of DPLG and ABS Population Projections to 2026 for the Adelaide Statistical
Division
Data Source: ABS Population Projections, Australia, 2006 to 2101(Catalogue No 3222.0) and DPLG 2026 Population Projections (prepared in 2011).
Figure 14.5
below summarises projected changes to median ages in the Adelaide Statistical Division
based on the three ABS long term population projection scenarios. The chart demonstrates that the
population will grow older, and grow older faster, under a ‘low’ population growth projection, while a
moderate or high population growth scenario will see the population grow older at a slower rate, and not
grow as old.
1.150.000
1.200.000
1.250.000
1.300.000
1.350.000
1.400.000
1.450.000
2016
2021
2026
Number of people
ABS Series A (high)
ABS Series B (moderate)
ABS Series C (low)
DPLG Projections
