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 Shorewell Park, accounting for 16.3% (351 people). This share was lower than Burnie (C) (17.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Young workforce (25 to 34), which increased by 76 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Shorewell Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Shorewell Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Shorewell Park, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
138
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
138
6.4%
+0.9pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
183
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
183
8.5%
0.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
192
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
192
8.9%
-3.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
186
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
186
8.7%
-0.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
270
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
270
12.6%
+2.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
351
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
351
16.3%
-2.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
251
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
251
11.7%
+1.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
219
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
219
10.2%
+0.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
250
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
250
11.6%
+1.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
115
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
115
5.3%
-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)
+28
+0.9pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+12
0.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-48
-3.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-7
-0.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+76
+2.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-23
-2.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+40
+1.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+21
+0.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+39
+1.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+1
-0.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for Shorewell Park. 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) | 138 | 6.4% | 5.6% | 110 | 5.5% | 6.0% | +28 | +0.9pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 183 | 8.5% | 8.5% | 171 | 8.5% | 8.6% | +12 | 0.0pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 192 | 8.9% | 7.8% | 240 | 12.0% | 8.3% | -48 | -3.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 186 | 8.7% | 8.4% | 193 | 9.6% | 9.2% | -7 | -0.9pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 270 | 12.6% | 13.1% | 194 | 9.7% | 11.4% | +76 | +2.9pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 351 | 16.3% | 17.7% | 374 | 18.6% | 18.2% | -23 | -2.3pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 251 | 11.7% | 13.5% | 211 | 10.5% | 14.1% | +40 | +1.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 219 | 10.2% | 11.8% | 198 | 9.9% | 11.9% | +21 | +0.3pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 250 | 11.6% | 11.2% | 211 | 10.5% | 10.2% | +39 | +1.1pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 115 | 5.3% | 2.2% | 114 | 5.7% | 2.3% | +1 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 2,150 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,008 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +142 | 0.0pp |