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, Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) was the most common category among residents in Taylors Lakes, accounting for 17.9% (2,714 people). This share was higher than Brimbank (C) (12.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59), which increased by 2,684 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Taylors Lakes - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Taylors Lakes in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Taylors Lakes, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
564
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
564
3.7%
-2.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
1,005
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
1,005
6.6%
+4.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
1,248
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
1,248
8.2%
+4.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
1,553
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
1,553
10.2%
+10.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
1,679
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,679
11.1%
-0.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
2,511
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
2,511
16.5%
-3.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
2,714
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
2,714
17.9%
+1.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
2,271
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-8.9pp
2,271
15.0%
-8.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
1,416
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
1,416
9.3%
+1.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
214
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
214
1.4%
+1.4pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+552
-2.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+1,001
+4.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+1,242
+4.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+1,553
+10.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+1,658
-0.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+2,474
-3.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+2,684
+1.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+2,227
-8.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+1,402
+1.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+214
+1.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for Taylors Lakes. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brimbank (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brimbank (C)% | Count | % | Brimbank (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 564 | 3.7% | 5.6% | 12 | 6.5% | 6.7% | +552 | -2.8pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 1,005 | 6.6% | 8.3% | 4 | 2.2% | 8.3% | +1,001 | +4.4pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 1,248 | 8.2% | 6.8% | 6 | 3.3% | 7.1% | +1,242 | +4.9pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 1,553 | 10.2% | 9.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.4% | +1,553 | +10.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 1,679 | 11.1% | 15.7% | 21 | 11.4% | 16.1% | +1,658 | -0.3pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 2,511 | 16.5% | 19.9% | 37 | 20.1% | 20.1% | +2,474 | -3.6pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 2,714 | 17.9% | 12.4% | 30 | 16.3% | 12.3% | +2,684 | +1.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 2,271 | 15.0% | 10.9% | 44 | 23.9% | 10.1% | +2,227 | -8.9pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 1,416 | 9.3% | 9.3% | 14 | 7.6% | 7.3% | +1,402 | +1.7pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 214 | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% | +214 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 15,174 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 184 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14,990 | 0.0pp |