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 Upper Burnie, accounting for 16.4% (310 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 decreased by 39 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Upper Burnie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Upper 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 Upper Burnie, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
108
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
108
5.7%
-0.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
160
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
160
8.5%
+1.6pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
131
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
131
6.9%
+0.5pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
160
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
160
8.5%
-0.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
235
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
235
12.4%
+1.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
310
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
310
16.4%
+0.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
201
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
201
10.6%
-2.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
257
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
257
13.6%
+0.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
280
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
280
14.8%
+0.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
60
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
60
3.2%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-1
-0.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+35
+1.6pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+14
+0.5pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
0
-0.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+28
+1.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+22
+0.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-39
-2.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+12
+0.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+17
+0.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+21
+1.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Upper 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) | 108 | 5.7% | 5.6% | 109 | 6.0% | 6.0% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 160 | 8.5% | 8.5% | 125 | 6.9% | 8.6% | +35 | +1.6pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 131 | 6.9% | 7.8% | 117 | 6.4% | 8.3% | +14 | +0.5pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 160 | 8.5% | 8.4% | 160 | 8.8% | 9.2% | 0 | -0.3pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 235 | 12.4% | 13.1% | 207 | 11.4% | 11.4% | +28 | +1.0pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 310 | 16.4% | 17.7% | 288 | 15.8% | 18.2% | +22 | +0.6pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 201 | 10.6% | 13.5% | 240 | 13.2% | 14.1% | -39 | -2.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 257 | 13.6% | 11.8% | 245 | 13.5% | 11.9% | +12 | +0.1pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 280 | 14.8% | 11.2% | 263 | 14.4% | 10.2% | +17 | +0.4pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 60 | 3.2% | 2.2% | 39 | 2.1% | 2.3% | +21 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 1,891 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,821 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +70 | 0.0pp |