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 Pendle Hill (part), accounting for 23% (1,782 people). This share was higher than Cumberland (A) (21%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 260 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Pendle Hill (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Pendle 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 Pendle Hill (part), with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
476
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
476
6.1%
-1.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
689
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
689
8.9%
+0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
439
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
439
5.7%
-0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
594
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
594
7.7%
+0.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
1,345
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
1,345
17.4%
-0.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,782
% of total
23.0%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
1,782
23.0%
+2.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
831
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
831
10.7%
0.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
649
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
649
8.4%
+0.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
680
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
680
8.8%
+0.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
259
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
259
3.3%
-1.2pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-59
-1.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+60
+0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+19
-0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+63
+0.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+16
-0.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+260
+2.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+53
0.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+52
+0.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+77
+0.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-64
-1.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Pendle 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) | 476 | 6.1% | 7.0% | 535 | 7.4% | 7.8% | -59 | -1.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 689 | 8.9% | 9.4% | 629 | 8.7% | 9.4% | +60 | +0.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 439 | 5.7% | 6.7% | 420 | 5.8% | 6.6% | +19 | -0.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 594 | 7.7% | 10.1% | 531 | 7.3% | 10.4% | +63 | +0.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 1,345 | 17.4% | 18.5% | 1,329 | 18.3% | 19.5% | +16 | -0.9pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,782 | 23.0% | 21.0% | 1,522 | 21.0% | 19.9% | +260 | +2.0pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 831 | 10.7% | 10.6% | 778 | 10.7% | 10.8% | +53 | 0.0pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 649 | 8.4% | 8.4% | 597 | 8.2% | 7.9% | +52 | +0.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 680 | 8.8% | 6.8% | 603 | 8.3% | 6.0% | +77 | +0.5pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 259 | 3.3% | 1.5% | 323 | 4.5% | 1.5% | -64 | -1.2pp |
| Total | 7,743 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,247 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +496 | 0.0pp |