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 Tatong, accounting for 22.4% (63 people). This share was higher than Benalla (RC) (16.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 33 people and 11.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Tatong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Tatong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tatong, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
16
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
16
5.7%
+0.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
22
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
22
7.8%
-2.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
9
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
9
3.2%
-2.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
9
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
9
3.2%
-3.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
14
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
14
5.0%
-0.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
44
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
44
15.7%
-2.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
42
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-9.1pp
42
14.9%
-9.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
63
% of total
22.4%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
63
22.4%
+7.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
49
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
49
17.4%
+11.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
0
0.0%
-2.4pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+2
+0.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-6
-2.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-7
-2.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-9
-3.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-1
-0.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-8
-2.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-27
-9.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+21
+7.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+33
+11.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-7
-2.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for Tatong. 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) | 16 | 5.7% | 4.4% | 14 | 4.9% | 4.8% | +2 | +0.8pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 22 | 7.8% | 6.6% | 28 | 9.8% | 7.5% | -6 | -2.0pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 9 | 3.2% | 6.5% | 16 | 5.6% | 7.0% | -7 | -2.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 9 | 3.2% | 6.0% | 18 | 6.3% | 6.7% | -9 | -3.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 14 | 5.0% | 9.6% | 15 | 5.2% | 8.7% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 44 | 15.7% | 14.6% | 52 | 18.1% | 15.5% | -8 | -2.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 42 | 14.9% | 14.2% | 69 | 24.0% | 15.6% | -27 | -9.1pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 63 | 22.4% | 16.6% | 42 | 14.6% | 16.5% | +21 | +7.8pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 49 | 17.4% | 17.7% | 16 | 5.6% | 14.0% | +33 | +11.8pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 3.9% | 7 | 2.4% | 3.8% | -7 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 281 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 287 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6 | 0.0pp |