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 Camperdown (Vic.), accounting for 19.5% (653 people). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 90 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Camperdown (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Camperdown (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Camperdown (Vic.), with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
130
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
130
3.9%
-1.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
248
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
248
7.4%
-0.9pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
221
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
221
6.6%
+1.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
208
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
208
6.2%
0.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
319
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
319
9.5%
+0.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
486
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
486
14.5%
-1.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
438
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
438
13.1%
-0.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
485
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
485
14.5%
-1.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
653
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
653
19.5%
+2.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
129
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
129
3.8%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-48
-1.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-33
-0.9pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+36
+1.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-1
0.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+27
+0.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-44
-1.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-24
-0.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-46
-1.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+90
+2.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-7
-0.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Camperdown (Vic.). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Corangamite (S)% | Count | % | Corangamite (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 130 | 3.9% | 4.6% | 178 | 5.3% | 5.5% | -48 | -1.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 248 | 7.4% | 8.1% | 281 | 8.3% | 9.3% | -33 | -0.9pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 221 | 6.6% | 7.7% | 185 | 5.5% | 7.5% | +36 | +1.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 208 | 6.2% | 6.7% | 209 | 6.2% | 7.1% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 319 | 9.5% | 9.8% | 292 | 8.7% | 8.5% | +27 | +0.8pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 486 | 14.5% | 15.6% | 530 | 15.7% | 17.0% | -44 | -1.2pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 438 | 13.1% | 14.7% | 462 | 13.7% | 15.4% | -24 | -0.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 485 | 14.5% | 15.0% | 531 | 15.8% | 14.1% | -46 | -1.3pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 653 | 19.5% | 14.5% | 563 | 16.7% | 12.8% | +90 | +2.8pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 129 | 3.8% | 3.2% | 136 | 4.0% | 2.9% | -7 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 3,354 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,369 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -15 | 0.0pp |