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 Mays Hill (part), accounting for 29.8% (567 people). This share was higher than Cumberland (A) (18.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Young workforce (25 to 34), which increased by 561 people and 19.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Mays Hill (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Mays Hill (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mays Hill (part), with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
167
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
167
8.8%
+3.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
176
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
176
9.3%
+9.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
106
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
106
5.6%
-1.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
156
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
156
8.2%
+8.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
567
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
+19.3pp
567
29.8%
+19.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
502
% of total
26.4%
Change from 2016
+26.4pp
502
26.4%
+26.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
108
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
108
5.7%
-6.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
79
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-9.8pp
79
4.2%
-9.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
33
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-8.8pp
33
1.7%
-8.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
16
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
16
0.8%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+164
+3.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+176
+9.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+102
-1.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+156
+8.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+561
+19.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+502
+26.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+101
-6.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+71
-9.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+27
-8.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+16
+0.8pp
Data table
Service age groups for Mays Hill (part). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cumberland (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 167 | 8.8% | 7.0% | 3 | 5.3% | 7.8% | +164 | +3.5pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 176 | 9.3% | 9.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.4% | +176 | +9.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 106 | 5.6% | 6.7% | 4 | 7.0% | 6.6% | +102 | -1.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 156 | 8.2% | 10.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.4% | +156 | +8.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 567 | 29.8% | 18.5% | 6 | 10.5% | 19.5% | +561 | +19.3pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 502 | 26.4% | 21.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 19.9% | +502 | +26.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 108 | 5.7% | 10.6% | 7 | 12.3% | 10.8% | +101 | -6.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 79 | 4.2% | 8.4% | 8 | 14.0% | 7.9% | +71 | -9.8pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 33 | 1.7% | 6.8% | 6 | 10.5% | 6.0% | +27 | -8.8pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 16 | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% | +16 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 1,902 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 57 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,845 | 0.0pp |