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 Coopers Shoot, accounting for 22.7% (93 people). This share was higher than Byron (A) (14.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 39 people and 4.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Coopers Shoot - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Coopers Shoot in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coopers Shoot, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
16
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
16
3.9%
-1.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
37
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
37
9.0%
+4.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
22
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
22
5.4%
+0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
24
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
24
5.9%
+3.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
48
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
48
11.7%
+3.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
77
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
77
18.8%
+4.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
45
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-11.3pp
45
11.0%
-11.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
93
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
93
22.7%
+1.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
36
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
36
8.8%
-1.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
7
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
7
1.7%
+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)
+1
-1.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+25
+4.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+8
+0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+18
+3.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+27
+3.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+39
+4.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-14
-11.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+38
+1.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+10
-1.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+4
+0.6pp
Data table
Service age groups for Coopers Shoot. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 16 | 3.9% | 4.8% | 15 | 5.7% | 4.9% | +1 | -1.8pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 37 | 9.0% | 7.7% | 12 | 4.5% | 8.4% | +25 | +4.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 22 | 5.4% | 6.7% | 14 | 5.3% | 6.8% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 24 | 5.9% | 5.7% | 6 | 2.3% | 5.5% | +18 | +3.6pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 48 | 11.7% | 13.5% | 21 | 7.9% | 10.8% | +27 | +3.8pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 77 | 18.8% | 21.7% | 38 | 14.3% | 21.4% | +39 | +4.5pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 45 | 11.0% | 13.9% | 59 | 22.3% | 16.6% | -14 | -11.3pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 93 | 22.7% | 14.6% | 55 | 20.8% | 15.3% | +38 | +1.9pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 36 | 8.8% | 9.9% | 26 | 9.8% | 8.0% | +10 | -1.0pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 7 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 3 | 1.1% | 2.2% | +4 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 409 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 265 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +144 | 0.0pp |