1384.6 - Statistics - Tasmania, 2005  
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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).



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