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, Seniors (70 to 84) was the most common category among residents in Grasmere, accounting for 21.1% (445 people). This share was higher than Camden (A) (5.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 83 people and 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Grasmere - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Grasmere in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Grasmere, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
56
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
56
2.7%
+0.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
117
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
117
5.6%
-0.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
146
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
146
6.9%
+0.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
151
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
151
7.2%
-0.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
115
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
115
5.5%
+1.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
239
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
239
11.4%
-2.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
227
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
227
10.8%
-1.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
236
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
236
11.2%
+0.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
445
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
445
21.1%
+2.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
366
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
366
17.4%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+17
+0.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-3
-0.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+18
+0.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+2
-0.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+26
+1.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-29
-2.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-20
-1.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+25
+0.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+83
+2.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+40
+0.8pp
Data table
Service age groups for Grasmere. 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) | 56 | 2.7% | 9.4% | 39 | 2.0% | 8.4% | +17 | +0.7pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 117 | 5.6% | 11.4% | 120 | 6.1% | 11.1% | -3 | -0.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 146 | 6.9% | 8.3% | 128 | 6.5% | 8.6% | +18 | +0.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 151 | 7.2% | 8.3% | 149 | 7.6% | 8.9% | +2 | -0.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 115 | 5.5% | 16.3% | 89 | 4.5% | 15.2% | +26 | +1.0pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 239 | 11.4% | 22.4% | 268 | 13.7% | 22.0% | -29 | -2.3pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 227 | 10.8% | 10.0% | 247 | 12.6% | 10.9% | -20 | -1.8pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 236 | 11.2% | 7.3% | 211 | 10.7% | 8.2% | +25 | +0.5pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 445 | 21.1% | 5.6% | 362 | 18.4% | 5.5% | +83 | +2.7pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 366 | 17.4% | 1.0% | 326 | 16.6% | 1.2% | +40 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 2,105 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,963 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +142 | 0.0pp |