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 Havenview, accounting for 16.5% (121 people). This share was lower than Burnie (C) (17.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59), which increased by 22 people and 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Havenview - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Havenview in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Havenview, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
46
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
46
6.3%
-1.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
68
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
68
9.3%
-0.6pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
60
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
60
8.2%
-1.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
74
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
74
10.1%
+2.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
96
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
96
13.1%
+2.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
121
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
121
16.5%
-2.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
105
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
105
14.3%
+2.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
73
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
73
9.9%
-2.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
69
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
69
9.4%
-1.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
18
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
18
2.4%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-10
-1.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-3
-0.6pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-7
-1.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+20
+2.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+18
+2.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-14
-2.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+22
+2.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-14
-2.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-11
-1.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+7
+0.9pp
Data table
Service age groups for Havenview. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Burnie (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Burnie (C)% | Count | % | Burnie (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 46 | 6.3% | 5.6% | 56 | 7.8% | 6.0% | -10 | -1.5pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 68 | 9.3% | 8.5% | 71 | 9.9% | 8.6% | -3 | -0.6pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 60 | 8.2% | 7.8% | 67 | 9.4% | 8.3% | -7 | -1.2pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 74 | 10.1% | 8.4% | 54 | 7.6% | 9.2% | +20 | +2.5pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 96 | 13.1% | 13.1% | 78 | 10.9% | 11.4% | +18 | +2.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 121 | 16.5% | 17.7% | 135 | 18.9% | 18.2% | -14 | -2.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 105 | 14.3% | 13.5% | 83 | 11.6% | 14.1% | +22 | +2.7pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 73 | 9.9% | 11.8% | 87 | 12.2% | 11.9% | -14 | -2.3pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 69 | 9.4% | 11.2% | 80 | 11.2% | 10.2% | -11 | -1.8pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 18 | 2.4% | 2.2% | 11 | 1.5% | 2.3% | +7 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 735 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 715 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +20 | 0.0pp |