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 Break O'Day (M), accounting for 22.3% (1,513 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (14.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 321 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Break O'Day (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Break O'Day (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Break O'Day (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
257
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
257
3.8%
-0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
419
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
419
6.2%
-1.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
329
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
329
4.9%
-0.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
305
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
305
4.5%
+0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
495
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
495
7.3%
+1.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
990
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
990
14.6%
-0.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
1,061
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
1,061
15.7%
-2.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
1,513
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
1,513
22.3%
+0.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
1,250
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
1,250
18.5%
+3.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
152
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
152
2.2%
-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)
-1
-0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-18
-1.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-26
-0.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+44
+0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+125
+1.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+68
-0.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-22
-2.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+181
+0.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+321
+3.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+1
-0.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Break O'Day (M). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 257 | 3.8% | 5.0% | 258 | 4.2% | 5.4% | -1 | -0.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 419 | 6.2% | 7.8% | 437 | 7.2% | 8.5% | -18 | -1.0pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 329 | 4.9% | 7.1% | 355 | 5.8% | 7.3% | -26 | -0.9pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 305 | 4.5% | 7.2% | 261 | 4.3% | 7.8% | +44 | +0.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 495 | 7.3% | 11.9% | 370 | 6.1% | 10.2% | +125 | +1.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 990 | 14.6% | 17.0% | 922 | 15.1% | 18.1% | +68 | -0.5pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 1,061 | 15.7% | 13.9% | 1,083 | 17.7% | 14.8% | -22 | -2.0pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 1,513 | 22.3% | 14.4% | 1,332 | 21.8% | 14.2% | +181 | +0.5pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 1,250 | 18.5% | 13.4% | 929 | 15.2% | 11.3% | +321 | +3.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 152 | 2.2% | 2.4% | 151 | 2.5% | 2.3% | +1 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 6,770 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,104 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +666 | 0.0pp |