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 Vasse, accounting for 25.1% (717 people). This share was higher than Busselton (C) (19.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 711 people and 13.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Vasse - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Vasse in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Vasse, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
176
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
176
6.2%
+6.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
385
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+13.5pp
385
13.5%
+13.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
304
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
304
10.7%
+10.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
138
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
138
4.8%
+4.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
225
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+7.9pp
225
7.9%
+7.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
717
% of total
25.1%
Change from 2016
+13.8pp
717
25.1%
+13.8pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
329
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
329
11.5%
+5.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
330
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
330
11.6%
+11.6pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
248
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
248
8.7%
+3.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
15
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
15
0.5%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+176
+6.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+385
+13.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+304
+10.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+138
+4.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+225
+7.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+711
+13.8pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+326
+5.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+330
+11.6pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+245
+3.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+15
+0.5pp
Data table
Service age groups for Vasse. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Busselton (C)% | Count | % | Busselton (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 176 | 6.2% | 5.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% | +176 | +6.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 385 | 13.5% | 9.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.1% | +385 | +13.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 304 | 10.7% | 8.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.1% | +304 | +10.7pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 138 | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% | +138 | +4.8pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 225 | 7.9% | 9.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.3% | +225 | +7.9pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 717 | 25.1% | 19.6% | 6 | 11.3% | 20.5% | +711 | +13.8pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 329 | 11.5% | 13.0% | 3 | 5.7% | 12.9% | +326 | +5.8pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 330 | 11.6% | 13.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.2% | +330 | +11.6pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 248 | 8.7% | 14.0% | 3 | 5.7% | 10.7% | +245 | +3.0pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 15 | 0.5% | 2.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.3% | +15 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 2,853 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 53 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,800 | 0.0pp |