Population
Service age groups
About this topic
Service age groups divide the population into broad life-stage bands such as children, young adults, working-age adults, and older people. The groupings are designed to reflect typical demand for age-based services and facilities rather than exact five-year cohorts.
This view is useful for planning childcare, schools, recreation, aged services, and other community infrastructure. It works best alongside five year age groups, household type, and dwelling data, which add more detail about who is living in an area and how needs may change over time.
Interpretation notes
- This is a derived grouping rather than a direct Census question, so the age bands are planning-oriented summaries built from standard age data.
- Percentages relate to the total population; use five year age groups when exact cohort detail matters.
Related topics
Key insight
In 2021, Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) was the most common category among residents in Albany, accounting for 19.2% (270 people). This share was higher than Albany (C) (13.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 112 people and 7.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Albany - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Albany in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Albany, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
40
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
40
2.9%
-0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
72
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
72
5.1%
+0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
72
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
72
5.1%
-1.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
87
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
87
6.2%
0.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
145
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
145
10.3%
+0.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
166
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
166
11.8%
-3.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
240
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
240
17.1%
-1.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
270
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
270
19.2%
-4.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
269
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
269
19.2%
+7.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
39
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
39
2.8%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-3
-0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+8
+0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-20
-1.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+5
0.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+21
+0.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-28
-3.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+2
-1.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-35
-4.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+112
+7.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-1
-0.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Albany. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 40 | 2.9% | 5.0% | 43 | 3.3% | 5.4% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 72 | 5.1% | 8.3% | 64 | 4.9% | 8.8% | +8 | +0.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 72 | 5.1% | 8.3% | 92 | 7.0% | 8.6% | -20 | -1.9pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 87 | 6.2% | 6.6% | 82 | 6.2% | 7.1% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 145 | 10.3% | 10.7% | 124 | 9.4% | 10.6% | +21 | +0.9pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 166 | 11.8% | 17.1% | 194 | 14.8% | 18.3% | -28 | -3.0pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 240 | 17.1% | 13.4% | 238 | 18.1% | 13.9% | +2 | -1.0pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 270 | 19.2% | 13.9% | 305 | 23.2% | 13.3% | -35 | -4.0pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 269 | 19.2% | 13.6% | 157 | 12.0% | 11.3% | +112 | +7.2pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 39 | 2.8% | 3.0% | 40 | 3.0% | 2.9% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 1,403 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,313 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +90 | 0.0pp |