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 Kellyville Ridge, accounting for 29.8% (3,250 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (23.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Young workforce (25 to 34), which decreased by 402 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Kellyville Ridge - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Kellyville Ridge in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kellyville Ridge, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
726
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
726
6.7%
-3.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
1,500
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
1,500
13.8%
-1.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
1,141
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
1,141
10.5%
+1.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
944
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
944
8.7%
+1.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
1,111
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
1,111
10.2%
-4.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
3,250
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
3,250
29.8%
+1.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
1,197
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
1,197
11.0%
+2.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
605
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
605
5.6%
+0.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
398
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
398
3.7%
+1.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
40
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
40
0.4%
+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)
-312
-3.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-72
-1.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+244
+1.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+143
+1.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-402
-4.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+276
+1.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+310
+2.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+101
+0.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+135
+1.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+19
+0.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Kellyville Ridge. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blacktown (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Blacktown (C)% | Count | % | Blacktown (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 726 | 6.7% | 7.5% | 1,038 | 9.9% | 8.0% | -312 | -3.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 1,500 | 13.8% | 10.9% | 1,572 | 15.0% | 10.8% | -72 | -1.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 1,141 | 10.5% | 8.0% | 897 | 8.6% | 8.2% | +244 | +1.9pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 944 | 8.7% | 9.1% | 801 | 7.7% | 9.5% | +143 | +1.0pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 1,111 | 10.2% | 14.9% | 1,513 | 14.5% | 15.5% | -402 | -4.3pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 3,250 | 29.8% | 23.4% | 2,974 | 28.4% | 21.7% | +276 | +1.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 1,197 | 11.0% | 10.7% | 887 | 8.5% | 11.4% | +310 | +2.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 605 | 5.6% | 8.2% | 504 | 4.8% | 8.4% | +101 | +0.8pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 398 | 3.7% | 6.2% | 263 | 2.5% | 5.4% | +135 | +1.2pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 40 | 0.4% | 1.1% | 21 | 0.2% | 1.1% | +19 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 10,890 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,468 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +422 | 0.0pp |