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 Belmont (C), accounting for 21.7% (9,154 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (21%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 1,004 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Belmont (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Belmont (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Belmont (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
2,489
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
2,489
5.9%
-0.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
3,074
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
3,074
7.3%
+0.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
2,203
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
2,203
5.2%
+0.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
3,840
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
3,840
9.1%
-1.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
8,523
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
8,523
20.2%
-1.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
9,154
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
9,154
21.7%
+1.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
4,802
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
4,802
11.4%
+0.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
3,986
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
3,986
9.4%
+0.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
3,287
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
3,287
7.8%
+0.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
896
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
896
2.1%
0.0pp
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-136
-0.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+291
+0.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+259
+0.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-288
-1.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-36
-1.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+1,004
+1.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+488
+0.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+606
+0.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+307
+0.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+78
0.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Belmont (C). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Perth.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 2,489 | 5.9% | 6.1% | 2,625 | 6.6% | 6.5% | -136 | -0.7pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 3,074 | 7.3% | 9.0% | 2,783 | 7.0% | 9.0% | +291 | +0.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 2,203 | 5.2% | 7.4% | 1,944 | 4.9% | 7.2% | +259 | +0.3pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 3,840 | 9.1% | 8.6% | 4,128 | 10.4% | 9.4% | -288 | -1.3pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 8,523 | 20.2% | 14.4% | 8,559 | 21.6% | 15.8% | -36 | -1.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 9,154 | 21.7% | 21.0% | 8,150 | 20.5% | 20.9% | +1,004 | +1.2pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 4,802 | 11.4% | 12.4% | 4,314 | 10.9% | 12.2% | +488 | +0.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 3,986 | 9.4% | 10.2% | 3,380 | 8.5% | 9.7% | +606 | +0.9pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 3,287 | 7.8% | 9.1% | 2,980 | 7.5% | 7.5% | +307 | +0.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 896 | 2.1% | 1.9% | 818 | 2.1% | 1.8% | +78 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 42,257 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 39,682 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,575 | 0.0pp |