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, Young workforce (25 to 34) was the most common category among residents in East Cannington, accounting for 23.2% (1,511 people). This share was higher than Canning (C) (15.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 366 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
East Cannington - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for East Cannington in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Canning (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for East Cannington, with comparison markers for Canning (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
573
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
573
8.8%
+0.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
598
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
598
9.2%
+0.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
379
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
379
5.8%
0.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
674
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
674
10.4%
-1.7pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
1,511
% of total
23.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
1,511
23.2%
-1.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,424
% of total
21.9%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
1,424
21.9%
+2.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
579
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
579
8.9%
-0.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
447
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
447
6.9%
-0.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
274
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
274
4.2%
+0.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
39
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
39
0.6%
0.0pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+127
+0.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+140
+0.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+67
0.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+22
-1.7pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+196
-1.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+366
+2.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+57
-0.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+55
-0.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+65
+0.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+8
0.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for East Cannington. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Canning (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Canning (C)% | Count | % | Canning (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 573 | 8.8% | 5.5% | 446 | 8.3% | 5.6% | +127 | +0.5pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 598 | 9.2% | 8.8% | 458 | 8.5% | 8.5% | +140 | +0.7pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 379 | 5.8% | 7.6% | 312 | 5.8% | 7.3% | +67 | 0.0pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 674 | 10.4% | 10.6% | 652 | 12.1% | 12.2% | +22 | -1.7pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 1,511 | 23.2% | 15.5% | 1,315 | 24.5% | 16.5% | +196 | -1.3pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,424 | 21.9% | 21.1% | 1,058 | 19.7% | 20.0% | +366 | +2.2pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 579 | 8.9% | 11.3% | 522 | 9.7% | 11.6% | +57 | -0.8pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 447 | 6.9% | 9.6% | 392 | 7.3% | 9.6% | +55 | -0.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 274 | 4.2% | 8.4% | 209 | 3.9% | 6.9% | +65 | +0.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 39 | 0.6% | 1.7% | 31 | 0.6% | 1.7% | +8 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 6,512 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,375 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,137 | 0.0pp |