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 Camden South, accounting for 19.7% (904 people). This share was lower than Camden (A) (22.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 173 people and 3.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Camden South - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Camden South in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Camden South, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
328
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
328
7.1%
-0.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
484
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
484
10.5%
+0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
361
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
361
7.9%
+1.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
293
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
293
6.4%
-1.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
587
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
587
12.8%
-0.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
904
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
904
19.7%
+0.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
498
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
498
10.8%
+0.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
517
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
517
11.3%
-2.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
550
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
550
12.0%
+3.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
67
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
67
1.5%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-15
-0.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+15
+0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+52
+1.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-67
-1.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-21
-0.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+24
+0.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+24
+0.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-126
-2.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+173
+3.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-7
-0.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Camden South. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Camden (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 328 | 7.1% | 9.4% | 343 | 7.6% | 8.4% | -15 | -0.5pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 484 | 10.5% | 11.4% | 469 | 10.3% | 11.1% | +15 | +0.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 361 | 7.9% | 8.3% | 309 | 6.8% | 8.6% | +52 | +1.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 293 | 6.4% | 8.3% | 360 | 7.9% | 8.9% | -67 | -1.5pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 587 | 12.8% | 16.3% | 608 | 13.4% | 15.2% | -21 | -0.6pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 904 | 19.7% | 22.4% | 880 | 19.4% | 22.0% | +24 | +0.3pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 498 | 10.8% | 10.0% | 474 | 10.4% | 10.9% | +24 | +0.4pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 517 | 11.3% | 7.3% | 643 | 14.2% | 8.2% | -126 | -2.9pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 550 | 12.0% | 5.6% | 377 | 8.3% | 5.5% | +173 | +3.7pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 67 | 1.5% | 1.0% | 74 | 1.6% | 1.2% | -7 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 4,595 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,539 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +56 | 0.0pp |