Population
Age-sex pyramid
About this topic
The age-sex pyramid is a demographic chart that shows the age structure of an area together with the balance of males and females at each age. It is built from Census age and sex data and helps reveal whether a population is younger, older, or evenly spread across life stages.
The overall shape can indicate settlement history, ageing, and the presence of children, families, or retirees. It should be interpreted with household and dwelling data, because the chart is a visual summary of population structure rather than a standalone Census question.
Interpretation notes
- This chart is assembled from age and sex data, so it is a visual summary rather than a standalone Census variable.
- Read the overall shape first; use five year age groups when exact counts or narrower cohort comparisons are needed.
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Key insight
In 2021, the largest age cohort in Boroondara (C) was 50 to 54 year olds, accounting for 7.3% of residents.
Section overview
Age-sex pyramid
Boroondara (C) - Total population (Enumerated)
This chart summarises age-sex pyramid for Boroondara (C) in 2021, with comparison against Greater Melbourne.
Chart view
Age-sex pyramid
2021 population distribution by age and sex for Boroondara (C), with mirrored comparison bars for Greater Melbourne.
Males
Females
85 and over
80 to 84
75 to 79
70 to 74
65 to 69
60 to 64
55 to 59
50 to 54
45 to 49
40 to 44
35 to 39
30 to 34
25 to 29
20 to 24
15 to 19
10 to 14
5 to 9
0 to 4
Share of total population