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, Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) was the most common category among residents in Gledhow, accounting for 18.4% (198 people). This share was higher than Albany (C) (17.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Young workforce (25 to 34), which decreased by 387 people and 6.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Gledhow - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Gledhow in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gledhow, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
48
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
48
4.4%
-3.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
100
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
100
9.3%
-1.9pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
134
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
134
12.4%
+4.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
84
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
84
7.8%
-1.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
111
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
111
10.3%
-6.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
198
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
198
18.4%
-0.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
141
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
141
13.1%
-0.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
139
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
139
12.9%
+4.6pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
106
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
106
9.8%
+4.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
11
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
11
1.0%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-197
-3.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-236
-1.9pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-116
+4.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-194
-1.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-387
-6.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-374
-0.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-256
-0.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-110
+4.6pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-50
+4.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-8
+0.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for Gledhow. 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) | 48 | 4.4% | 5.0% | 245 | 8.2% | 5.4% | -197 | -3.8pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 100 | 9.3% | 8.3% | 336 | 11.2% | 8.8% | -236 | -1.9pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 134 | 12.4% | 8.3% | 250 | 8.3% | 8.6% | -116 | +4.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 84 | 7.8% | 6.6% | 278 | 9.3% | 7.1% | -194 | -1.5pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 111 | 10.3% | 10.7% | 498 | 16.6% | 10.6% | -387 | -6.3pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 198 | 18.4% | 17.1% | 572 | 19.0% | 18.3% | -374 | -0.6pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 141 | 13.1% | 13.4% | 397 | 13.2% | 13.9% | -256 | -0.1pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 139 | 12.9% | 13.9% | 249 | 8.3% | 13.3% | -110 | +4.6pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 106 | 9.8% | 13.6% | 156 | 5.2% | 11.3% | -50 | +4.6pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 11 | 1.0% | 3.0% | 19 | 0.6% | 2.9% | -8 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 1,079 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,003 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,924 | 0.0pp |