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 Goorambat, accounting for 20.4% (55 people). This share was higher than Benalla (RC) (16.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Primary schoolers (5 to 11), which decreased by 18 people and 5.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Goorambat - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Goorambat in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Goorambat, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
12
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
12
4.5%
+0.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
17
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
17
6.3%
-5.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
23
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
23
8.6%
+3.5pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
0
0.0%
-5.7pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
14
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
14
5.2%
-2.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
39
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
39
14.5%
-2.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
45
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
45
16.7%
+1.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
55
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
55
20.4%
-0.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
40
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
40
14.9%
+4.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
8
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
8
3.0%
+2.0pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
0
+0.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-18
-5.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+8
+3.5pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-17
-5.7pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-9
-2.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-10
-2.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-1
+1.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-7
-0.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+9
+4.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+5
+2.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Goorambat. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Benalla (RC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Benalla (RC)% | Count | % | Benalla (RC)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 12 | 4.5% | 4.4% | 12 | 4.0% | 4.8% | 0 | +0.5pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 17 | 6.3% | 6.6% | 35 | 11.8% | 7.5% | -18 | -5.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 23 | 8.6% | 6.5% | 15 | 5.1% | 7.0% | +8 | +3.5pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% | 17 | 5.7% | 6.7% | -17 | -5.7pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 14 | 5.2% | 9.6% | 23 | 7.7% | 8.7% | -9 | -2.5pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 39 | 14.5% | 14.6% | 49 | 16.5% | 15.5% | -10 | -2.0pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 45 | 16.7% | 14.2% | 46 | 15.5% | 15.6% | -1 | +1.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 55 | 20.4% | 16.6% | 62 | 20.9% | 16.5% | -7 | -0.5pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 40 | 14.9% | 17.7% | 31 | 10.4% | 14.0% | +9 | +4.5pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 8 | 3.0% | 3.9% | 3 | 1.0% | 3.8% | +5 | +2.0pp |
| Total | 269 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 297 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -28 | 0.0pp |