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, Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) was the most common category among residents in Stowport, accounting for 17.5% (78 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (11.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which decreased by 48 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Stowport - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Stowport in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Stowport, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
19
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
19
4.3%
-0.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
44
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
44
9.9%
+3.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
26
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
26
5.8%
-0.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
20
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
20
4.5%
-3.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
71
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
71
15.9%
+6.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
77
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
77
17.3%
-2.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
69
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
69
15.5%
-0.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
78
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
78
17.5%
+1.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
29
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
29
6.5%
-2.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
0
0.0%
-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)
-13
-0.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+3
+3.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-13
-0.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-33
-3.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+9
+6.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-48
-2.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-34
-0.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-24
+1.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-28
-2.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-4
-0.6pp
Data table
Service age groups for Stowport. 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) | 19 | 4.3% | 5.6% | 32 | 5.1% | 6.0% | -13 | -0.8pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 44 | 9.9% | 8.5% | 41 | 6.5% | 8.6% | +3 | +3.4pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 26 | 5.8% | 7.8% | 39 | 6.2% | 8.3% | -13 | -0.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 20 | 4.5% | 8.4% | 53 | 8.4% | 9.2% | -33 | -3.9pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 71 | 15.9% | 13.1% | 62 | 9.9% | 11.4% | +9 | +6.0pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 77 | 17.3% | 17.7% | 125 | 19.9% | 18.2% | -48 | -2.6pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 69 | 15.5% | 13.5% | 103 | 16.4% | 14.1% | -34 | -0.9pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 78 | 17.5% | 11.8% | 102 | 16.2% | 11.9% | -24 | +1.3pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 29 | 6.5% | 11.2% | 57 | 9.1% | 10.2% | -28 | -2.6pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% | 4 | 0.6% | 2.3% | -4 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 446 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 629 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -183 | 0.0pp |