In 2003, the median age for persons in Tasmania was 38.1 years. This was an increase of 2.5 years on the 1998 figure of 35.6. In 2003, the median age for females (38.9 years) was 1.7 years greater than that for males (37.2 years).
MEDIAN AGE(a), By Sex, Tasmania - As at 30 June
|
| 30 June | Males | Females | Persons |
|
| 1998 | 34.9 | 36.3 | 35.6 |
| 1999 | 35.5 | 36.9 | 36.2 |
| 2000 | 36.0 | 37.4 | 36.7 |
| 2001 | 36.5 | 37.9 | 37.2 |
| 2002r | 36.9 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2003p | 37.2 | 38.9 | 38.1 |
r figures have been revised since previous publication
p figures are preliminary and subject to revision
(a) The median age indicates the age at which half the population is older and half is younger.
Source: Population by Age and Sex, Australian States and Territories (cat. no. 3201.0). |
This page last updated 21 November 2006
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