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 Clifton Beach (Tas.), accounting for 23.8% (147 people). This share was higher than Clarence (C) (18.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69), which increased by 53 people and 8.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Clifton Beach (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Clifton Beach (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Clarence (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clifton Beach (Tas.), with comparison markers for Clarence (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
36
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
36
5.8%
-2.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
58
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
58
9.4%
-1.8pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
68
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
68
11.0%
+5.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
42
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
42
6.8%
+2.7pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
40
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
40
6.5%
-5.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
147
% of total
23.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
147
23.8%
+0.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
106
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
106
17.2%
-1.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
93
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
93
15.0%
+8.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
31
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
31
5.0%
+2.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
3
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
3
0.5%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-13
-2.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-8
-1.8pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+33
+5.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+18
+2.7pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-31
-5.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+10
+0.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-2
-1.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+53
+8.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+14
+2.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+3
+0.5pp
Data table
Service age groups for Clifton Beach (Tas.). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Clarence (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Clarence (C)% | Count | % | Clarence (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 36 | 5.8% | 5.4% | 49 | 8.3% | 5.8% | -13 | -2.5pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 58 | 9.4% | 8.1% | 66 | 11.2% | 8.8% | -8 | -1.8pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 68 | 11.0% | 6.8% | 35 | 6.0% | 6.9% | +33 | +5.0pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 42 | 6.8% | 7.2% | 24 | 4.1% | 7.4% | +18 | +2.7pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 40 | 6.5% | 14.0% | 71 | 12.1% | 11.3% | -31 | -5.6pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 147 | 23.8% | 18.8% | 137 | 23.3% | 19.1% | +10 | +0.5pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 106 | 17.2% | 12.1% | 108 | 18.4% | 14.1% | -2 | -1.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 93 | 15.0% | 12.5% | 40 | 6.8% | 12.9% | +53 | +8.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 31 | 5.0% | 12.3% | 17 | 2.9% | 11.0% | +14 | +2.1pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 3 | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.7% | +3 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 618 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 588 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +30 | 0.0pp |