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 Boddington, accounting for 18.6% (219 people). This share was lower than Boddington (S) (19.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which decreased by 57 people and 4.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Boddington - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Boddington in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Boddington (S) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Boddington, with comparison markers for Boddington (S).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
92
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
92
7.8%
-1.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
132
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
132
11.2%
-1.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
86
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
86
7.3%
+2.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
64
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
64
5.4%
-1.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
144
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
144
12.2%
0.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
219
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
219
18.6%
-4.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
199
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
199
16.9%
+2.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
145
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
145
12.3%
+1.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
105
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
105
8.9%
+2.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
15
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
15
1.3%
+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)
-17
-1.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-15
-1.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+24
+2.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-14
-1.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-2
0.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-57
-4.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+26
+2.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+18
+1.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+27
+2.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+3
+0.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Boddington. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Boddington (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Boddington (S)% | Count | % | Boddington (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 92 | 7.8% | 7.1% | 109 | 9.1% | 8.1% | -17 | -1.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 132 | 11.2% | 10.1% | 147 | 12.3% | 10.9% | -15 | -1.1pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 86 | 7.3% | 7.3% | 62 | 5.2% | 5.4% | +24 | +2.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 64 | 5.4% | 5.1% | 78 | 6.5% | 4.7% | -14 | -1.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 144 | 12.2% | 10.4% | 146 | 12.2% | 12.7% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 219 | 18.6% | 19.1% | 276 | 23.0% | 23.6% | -57 | -4.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 199 | 16.9% | 16.8% | 173 | 14.4% | 15.6% | +26 | +2.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 145 | 12.3% | 13.4% | 127 | 10.6% | 11.4% | +18 | +1.7pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 105 | 8.9% | 10.1% | 78 | 6.5% | 7.6% | +27 | +2.4pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 15 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 12 | 1.0% | 0.7% | +3 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 1,178 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,198 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -20 | 0.0pp |