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 Hampton East, accounting for 23.4% (1,184 people). This share was higher than Bayside (C) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59), which increased by 82 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Hampton East - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Hampton East in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bayside (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hampton East, with comparison markers for Bayside (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
320
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
320
6.3%
-0.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
421
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
421
8.3%
-0.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
347
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
347
6.8%
+0.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
390
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
390
7.7%
+0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
603
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
603
11.9%
-0.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,184
% of total
23.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,184
23.4%
-0.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
753
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
753
14.9%
+1.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
470
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
470
9.3%
-0.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
444
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
444
8.8%
+0.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
117
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
117
2.3%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-26
-0.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-3
-0.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+53
+0.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+27
+0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-1
-0.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+47
-0.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+82
+1.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+3
-0.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+26
+0.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-8
-0.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Hampton East. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bayside (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Bayside (C)% | Count | % | Bayside (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 320 | 6.3% | 4.4% | 346 | 7.1% | 5.1% | -26 | -0.8pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 421 | 8.3% | 8.6% | 424 | 8.8% | 9.7% | -3 | -0.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 347 | 6.8% | 8.7% | 294 | 6.1% | 8.2% | +53 | +0.7pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 390 | 7.7% | 7.8% | 363 | 7.5% | 7.4% | +27 | +0.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 603 | 11.9% | 7.8% | 604 | 12.5% | 8.2% | -1 | -0.6pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,184 | 23.4% | 19.4% | 1,137 | 23.5% | 21.4% | +47 | -0.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 753 | 14.9% | 15.7% | 671 | 13.9% | 14.9% | +82 | +1.0pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 470 | 9.3% | 12.1% | 467 | 9.6% | 11.5% | +3 | -0.3pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 444 | 8.8% | 12.2% | 418 | 8.6% | 9.9% | +26 | +0.2pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 117 | 2.3% | 3.4% | 125 | 2.6% | 3.7% | -8 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 5,069 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,841 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +228 | 0.0pp |