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 Dampier Peninsula (part), accounting for 18.7% (197 people). This share was lower than Broome (S) (22.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 197 people and 18.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Dampier Peninsula (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Dampier Peninsula (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Broome (S) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dampier Peninsula (part), with comparison markers for Broome (S).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
81
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-12.3pp
81
7.7%
-12.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
161
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+15.3pp
161
15.3%
+15.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
99
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
99
9.4%
+9.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
115
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
115
10.9%
+10.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
183
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+17.4pp
183
17.4%
+17.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
197
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
+18.7pp
197
18.7%
+18.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
110
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
110
10.5%
+10.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
71
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
71
6.8%
+6.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
26
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
26
2.5%
+2.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
6
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
6
0.6%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+78
-12.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+161
+15.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+99
+9.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+115
+10.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+183
+17.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+197
+18.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+110
+10.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+71
+6.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+26
+2.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+6
+0.6pp
Data table
Service age groups for Dampier Peninsula (part). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Broome (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Broome (S)% | Count | % | Broome (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 81 | 7.7% | 7.3% | 3 | 20.0% | 8.1% | +78 | -12.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 161 | 15.3% | 11.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.7% | +161 | +15.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 99 | 9.4% | 8.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.6% | +99 | +9.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 115 | 10.9% | 7.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.4% | +115 | +10.9pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 183 | 17.4% | 17.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 17.7% | +183 | +17.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 197 | 18.7% | 22.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 23.1% | +197 | +18.7pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 110 | 10.5% | 12.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.0% | +110 | +10.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 71 | 6.8% | 8.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.9% | +71 | +6.8pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 26 | 2.5% | 3.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.3% | +26 | +2.5pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 6 | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | +6 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 1,051 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 15 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,036 | 0.0pp |