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 Macleod (Vic.) (part), accounting for 21.7% (2,150 people). This share was higher than Banyule (C) (21.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 141 people and 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Macleod (Vic.) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Macleod (Vic.) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Banyule (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Macleod (Vic.) (part), with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
590
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
590
6.0%
-0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
808
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
808
8.2%
-0.6pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
700
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
700
7.1%
+1.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
707
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
707
7.1%
-1.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
1,198
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
1,198
12.1%
-1.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
2,150
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
2,150
21.7%
-1.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
1,284
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
1,284
13.0%
+1.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
993
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
993
10.0%
+0.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
1,037
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
1,037
10.5%
+1.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
408
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
408
4.1%
+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)
-37
-0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-48
-0.6pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+136
+1.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-115
-1.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-83
-1.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-67
-1.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+108
+1.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+44
+0.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+141
+1.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+26
+0.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Macleod (Vic.) (part). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Banyule (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Banyule (C)% | Count | % | Banyule (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 590 | 6.0% | 5.6% | 627 | 6.4% | 6.4% | -37 | -0.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 808 | 8.2% | 8.6% | 856 | 8.8% | 8.5% | -48 | -0.6pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 700 | 7.1% | 6.9% | 564 | 5.8% | 6.5% | +136 | +1.3pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 707 | 7.1% | 7.7% | 822 | 8.4% | 8.4% | -115 | -1.3pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 1,198 | 12.1% | 12.9% | 1,281 | 13.1% | 13.3% | -83 | -1.0pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 2,150 | 21.7% | 21.3% | 2,217 | 22.7% | 21.1% | -67 | -1.0pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 1,284 | 13.0% | 12.4% | 1,176 | 12.0% | 12.7% | +108 | +1.0pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 993 | 10.0% | 11.0% | 949 | 9.7% | 11.0% | +44 | +0.3pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 1,037 | 10.5% | 11.0% | 896 | 9.2% | 9.4% | +141 | +1.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 408 | 4.1% | 2.7% | 382 | 3.9% | 2.7% | +26 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 9,892 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,769 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +123 | 0.0pp |