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 South Burnie, accounting for 22.7% (79 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 25 people and 6.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
South Burnie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for South Burnie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Burnie, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
10
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
10
2.9%
-0.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
29
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
29
8.3%
+4.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
16
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
16
4.6%
-1.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
28
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
28
8.0%
-2.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
54
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
54
15.5%
-0.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
79
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
79
22.7%
+6.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
51
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
51
14.7%
-0.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
57
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
57
16.4%
+2.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
38
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
38
10.9%
-1.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
6
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
6
1.7%
-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
-0.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+17
+4.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-4
-1.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-7
-2.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+1
-0.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+25
+6.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+2
-0.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+12
+2.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-3
-1.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-1
-0.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for South Burnie. 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) | 10 | 2.9% | 5.6% | 12 | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2 | -0.7pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 29 | 8.3% | 8.5% | 12 | 3.6% | 8.6% | +17 | +4.7pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 16 | 4.6% | 7.8% | 20 | 6.0% | 8.3% | -4 | -1.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 28 | 8.0% | 8.4% | 35 | 10.6% | 9.2% | -7 | -2.6pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 54 | 15.5% | 13.1% | 53 | 16.0% | 11.4% | +1 | -0.5pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 79 | 22.7% | 17.7% | 54 | 16.3% | 18.2% | +25 | +6.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 51 | 14.7% | 13.5% | 49 | 14.8% | 14.1% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 57 | 16.4% | 11.8% | 45 | 13.6% | 11.9% | +12 | +2.8pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 38 | 10.9% | 11.2% | 41 | 12.4% | 10.2% | -3 | -1.5pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 6 | 1.7% | 2.2% | 7 | 2.1% | 2.3% | -1 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 348 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 331 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |