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 Benjinup, accounting for 18.2% (26 people). This share was lower than Boyup Brook (S) (18.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69), which decreased by 12 people and 8.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Benjinup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Benjinup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Boyup Brook (S) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Benjinup, with comparison markers for Boyup Brook (S).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
4
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
4
2.8%
-2.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
12
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
12
8.4%
-1.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
3
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
3
2.1%
-3.5pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
11
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
11
7.7%
+3.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
8
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
8
5.6%
+1.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
26
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
26
18.2%
+1.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
19
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
19
13.3%
+1.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
13
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-8.3pp
13
9.1%
-8.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
17
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
17
11.9%
-1.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-4
-2.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-2
-1.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-5
-3.5pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+5
+3.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+2
+1.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+2
+1.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+2
+1.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-12
-8.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-2
-1.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
0
0.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Benjinup. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Boyup Brook (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Boyup Brook (S)% | Count | % | Boyup Brook (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 4 | 2.8% | 5.7% | 8 | 5.6% | 5.7% | -4 | -2.8pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 12 | 8.4% | 9.4% | 14 | 9.7% | 9.5% | -2 | -1.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 3 | 2.1% | 6.2% | 8 | 5.6% | 5.6% | -5 | -3.5pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 11 | 7.7% | 5.3% | 6 | 4.2% | 3.3% | +5 | +3.5pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 8 | 5.6% | 6.9% | 6 | 4.2% | 7.5% | +2 | +1.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 26 | 18.2% | 18.5% | 24 | 16.7% | 19.6% | +2 | +1.5pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 19 | 13.3% | 15.4% | 17 | 11.8% | 16.0% | +2 | +1.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 13 | 9.1% | 14.8% | 25 | 17.4% | 15.6% | -12 | -8.3pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 17 | 11.9% | 14.3% | 19 | 13.2% | 13.4% | -2 | -1.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 143 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 144 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |