Over a decade


Between 2001 and 2011 (between Censuses) there was a decrease in younger people and an increase in older people and this pattern reflects that of East Renfrewshire and Scotland. However the increase in the percentages of 65s and over in Clarkston and Williamwood, Newton Mearns, Giffnock, Eaglesham and Waterfoot, Neilston and Uplawmoor is higher than the Council wide figure of 2.3 per cent. Busby was the only area to experience a slight increase in the proportion of their population aged under 15 However recent mid year estimates (between 2011 and 2014) show increases in the proportion of young people and children across various communities of East Renfrewshire (see page 25) .


The percentage of working age people has stayed at a similar level in most areas with the exception of Thornliebank and Barrhead where it has risen slightly and Eaglesham, Waterfoot and Uplawmoor where numbers have reduced.


Graph 6. 2001 Census age band by community


Age band


Source: NRS Census 2001


Graph 7. 2011 Census age band by community


Age band


Source: NRS Census 2011


Planning for the Future of East Renfrewshire


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