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 Lindisfarne, accounting for 16.3% (1,085 people). This share was lower than Clarence (C) (18.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Young workforce (25 to 34), which increased by 292 people and 3.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Lindisfarne - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Lindisfarne in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Clarence (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lindisfarne, with comparison markers for Clarence (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
299
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
299
4.5%
-0.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
452
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
452
6.8%
+0.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
342
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
342
5.2%
0.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
418
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
418
6.3%
-0.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
943
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
943
14.2%
+3.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,085
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,085
16.3%
+0.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
698
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
698
10.5%
-2.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
828
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
828
12.5%
-1.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
1,074
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
1,074
16.2%
+1.9pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
522
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
522
7.9%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-21
-0.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+40
+0.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+22
0.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+21
-0.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+292
+3.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+92
+0.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-102
-2.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-9
-1.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+190
+1.9pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-20
-0.9pp
Data table
Service age groups for Lindisfarne. 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) | 299 | 4.5% | 5.4% | 320 | 5.2% | 5.8% | -21 | -0.7pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 452 | 6.8% | 8.1% | 412 | 6.7% | 8.8% | +40 | +0.1pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 342 | 5.2% | 6.8% | 320 | 5.2% | 6.9% | +22 | 0.0pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 418 | 6.3% | 7.2% | 397 | 6.4% | 7.4% | +21 | -0.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 943 | 14.2% | 14.0% | 651 | 10.5% | 11.3% | +292 | +3.7pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,085 | 16.3% | 18.8% | 993 | 16.1% | 19.1% | +92 | +0.2pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 698 | 10.5% | 12.1% | 800 | 12.9% | 14.1% | -102 | -2.4pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 828 | 12.5% | 12.5% | 837 | 13.5% | 12.9% | -9 | -1.0pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 1,074 | 16.2% | 12.3% | 884 | 14.3% | 11.0% | +190 | +1.9pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 522 | 7.9% | 2.7% | 542 | 8.8% | 2.7% | -20 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 6,639 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,179 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +460 | 0.0pp |