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 Campaspe (S), accounting for 16% (6,205 people). This share was lower than Regional Vic. (17.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 756 people and 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Campaspe (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Campaspe (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Campaspe (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
1,941
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,941
5.0%
-0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
3,215
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
3,215
8.3%
-0.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
2,890
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
2,890
7.5%
0.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
2,648
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
2,648
6.8%
-0.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
3,898
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
3,898
10.1%
+0.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
6,205
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
6,205
16.0%
-1.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
5,387
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
5,387
13.9%
-0.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
5,690
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
5,690
14.7%
+0.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
5,593
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
5,593
14.4%
+1.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
1,285
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
1,285
3.3%
+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)
-132
-0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+39
-0.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+95
0.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-3
-0.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+382
+0.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-125
-1.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+7
-0.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+592
+0.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+756
+1.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+115
+0.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Campaspe (S). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 1,941 | 5.0% | 5.4% | 2,073 | 5.6% | 5.8% | -132 | -0.6pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 3,215 | 8.3% | 8.4% | 3,176 | 8.6% | 8.7% | +39 | -0.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 2,890 | 7.5% | 7.2% | 2,795 | 7.5% | 7.4% | +95 | 0.0pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 2,648 | 6.8% | 7.3% | 2,651 | 7.2% | 7.9% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 3,898 | 10.1% | 11.7% | 3,516 | 9.5% | 10.9% | +382 | +0.6pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 6,205 | 16.0% | 17.6% | 6,330 | 17.1% | 18.1% | -125 | -1.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 5,387 | 13.9% | 13.1% | 5,380 | 14.5% | 13.9% | +7 | -0.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 5,690 | 14.7% | 13.6% | 5,098 | 13.8% | 13.4% | +592 | +0.9pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 5,593 | 14.4% | 13.0% | 4,837 | 13.1% | 11.1% | +756 | +1.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 1,285 | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1,170 | 3.2% | 2.7% | +115 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 38,735 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 37,061 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,674 | 0.0pp |