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 Catherine Field, accounting for 19.4% (505 people). This share was lower than Camden (A) (22.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Young workforce (25 to 34), which increased by 296 people and 7.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Catherine Field - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Catherine Field in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Catherine Field, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
191
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
191
7.3%
+3.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
242
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
242
9.3%
0.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
186
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
186
7.1%
-1.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
247
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
247
9.5%
-4.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
481
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
481
18.4%
+7.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
505
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
505
19.4%
+0.8pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
309
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
309
11.8%
-2.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
205
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
205
7.9%
-3.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
189
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
189
7.2%
-0.9pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
24
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
24
0.9%
-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)
+120
+3.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+88
0.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+41
-1.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+16
-4.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+296
+7.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+197
+0.8pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+66
-2.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+19
-3.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+54
-0.9pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+7
-0.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Catherine Field. 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) | 191 | 7.3% | 9.4% | 71 | 4.3% | 8.4% | +120 | +3.0pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 242 | 9.3% | 11.4% | 154 | 9.3% | 11.1% | +88 | 0.0pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 186 | 7.1% | 8.3% | 145 | 8.7% | 8.6% | +41 | -1.6pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 247 | 9.5% | 8.3% | 231 | 13.9% | 8.9% | +16 | -4.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 481 | 18.4% | 16.3% | 185 | 11.2% | 15.2% | +296 | +7.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 505 | 19.4% | 22.4% | 308 | 18.6% | 22.0% | +197 | +0.8pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 309 | 11.8% | 10.0% | 243 | 14.7% | 10.9% | +66 | -2.9pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 205 | 7.9% | 7.3% | 186 | 11.2% | 8.2% | +19 | -3.3pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 189 | 7.2% | 5.6% | 135 | 8.1% | 5.5% | +54 | -0.9pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 24 | 0.9% | 1.0% | 17 | 1.0% | 1.2% | +7 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 2,609 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,658 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +951 | 0.0pp |