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 Pontville (part), accounting for 23% (155 people). This share was higher than Brighton (M) (18.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69), which increased by 38 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Pontville (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Pontville (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brighton (M) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pontville (part), with comparison markers for Brighton (M).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
22
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
22
3.3%
-1.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
46
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
46
6.8%
-3.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
62
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
62
9.2%
+0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
66
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
66
9.8%
0.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
71
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
71
10.5%
+0.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
155
% of total
23.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
155
23.0%
-1.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
120
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
120
17.8%
+0.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
89
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
89
13.2%
+5.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
29
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
29
4.3%
+0.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
3
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
3
0.4%
-1.2pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-6
-1.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-17
-3.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+5
+0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+5
0.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+10
+0.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
0
-1.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+11
+0.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+38
+5.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+7
+0.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-7
-1.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Pontville (part). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brighton (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brighton (M)% | Count | % | Brighton (M)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 22 | 3.3% | 7.1% | 28 | 4.5% | 8.0% | -6 | -1.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 46 | 6.8% | 10.9% | 63 | 10.1% | 11.5% | -17 | -3.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 62 | 9.2% | 8.3% | 57 | 9.1% | 8.3% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 66 | 9.8% | 8.9% | 61 | 9.8% | 9.3% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 71 | 10.5% | 14.8% | 61 | 9.8% | 13.2% | +10 | +0.7pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 155 | 23.0% | 18.7% | 155 | 24.9% | 19.6% | 0 | -1.9pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 120 | 17.8% | 11.8% | 109 | 17.5% | 12.1% | +11 | +0.3pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 89 | 13.2% | 10.5% | 51 | 8.2% | 10.8% | +38 | +5.0pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 29 | 4.3% | 8.0% | 22 | 3.5% | 6.3% | +7 | +0.8pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 3 | 0.4% | 0.9% | 10 | 1.6% | 0.8% | -7 | -1.2pp |
| Total | 675 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 623 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +52 | 0.0pp |