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6.1.3.6. Population aged over 65 years
At the 2011 Census, there were approximately 37,000 people aged over 65 years living in the Study
Area, accounting for approximately 17% of the total population. The Study Area has historically had a
higher proportion of older people than other parts of Greater Adelaide, although this difference is
declining, with the 2011 Census data showing the proportion of people in the Study Area declining to a
similar level to that across Greater Adelaide.
Figure 6.6: Time Series Analysis of Population aged over 65 years
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Data Source:
ABS Time Series Profile for the Cities of Port Adelaide Enfield, Charles Sturt, West Torrens and Greater Adelaide
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Based upon ‘place of enumeration’ - the place at which the person was counted on Census Night.
2
Defined using the State Government Western Adelaide Region boundary (i.e. the population of Port Adelaide Enfield (west), Charles Sturt and West
Torrens)
6.1.4. Summary
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The Study Area’s population has grown modestly over the past ten years
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The Study Area’s population is ageing
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There are higher proportions of younger adults in West Torrens
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There are higher proportions of older people in Charles Sturt
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Port Adelaide
Enfield
Charles Sturt
West Torrens Western Adelaide Greater Adelaide
Percentage of Population
2001 Census
2006 Census
2011 Census
