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 Parklands (Tas.), accounting for 18% (156 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (17.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 23 people and 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Parklands (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Parklands (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Parklands (Tas.), with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
52
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
52
6.0%
+0.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
75
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
75
8.7%
+0.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
55
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
55
6.4%
-2.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
86
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
86
9.9%
-1.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
89
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
89
10.3%
-0.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
156
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
156
18.0%
+2.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
129
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
129
14.9%
-1.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
110
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
110
12.7%
+2.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
95
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
95
11.0%
+1.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
22
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
22
2.5%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+2
+0.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+7
+0.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-20
-2.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-10
-1.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-1
-0.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+23
+2.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-6
-1.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+22
+2.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+17
+1.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-3
-0.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for Parklands (Tas.). 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) | 52 | 6.0% | 5.6% | 50 | 5.9% | 6.0% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 75 | 8.7% | 8.5% | 68 | 8.0% | 8.6% | +7 | +0.7pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 55 | 6.4% | 7.8% | 75 | 8.8% | 8.3% | -20 | -2.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 86 | 9.9% | 8.4% | 96 | 11.3% | 9.2% | -10 | -1.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 89 | 10.3% | 13.1% | 90 | 10.6% | 11.4% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 156 | 18.0% | 17.7% | 133 | 15.6% | 18.2% | +23 | +2.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 129 | 14.9% | 13.5% | 135 | 15.9% | 14.1% | -6 | -1.0pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 110 | 12.7% | 11.8% | 88 | 10.4% | 11.9% | +22 | +2.3pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 95 | 11.0% | 11.2% | 78 | 9.2% | 10.2% | +17 | +1.8pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 22 | 2.5% | 2.2% | 25 | 2.9% | 2.3% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 865 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 850 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15 | 0.0pp |