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, Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) was the most common category among residents in Branxholm, accounting for 27.5% (65 people). This share was higher than Dorset (M) (16.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 27 people and 12.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Branxholm - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Branxholm in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dorset (M) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Branxholm, with comparison markers for Dorset (M).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
12
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
12
5.1%
-1.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
21
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
21
8.9%
-1.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
16
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
16
6.8%
+1.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
11
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
11
4.7%
+0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
12
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
12
5.1%
-0.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
49
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
49
20.8%
+12.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
31
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
31
13.1%
-7.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
65
% of total
27.5%
Change from 2016
+9.9pp
65
27.5%
+9.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
30
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
30
12.7%
+4.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
8
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
8
3.4%
+2.3pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-6
-1.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-6
-1.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+3
+1.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-1
+0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-2
-0.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+27
+12.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-23
-7.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+18
+9.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+7
+4.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+5
+2.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Branxholm. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dorset (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 12 | 5.1% | 4.6% | 18 | 6.7% | 4.7% | -6 | -1.6pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 21 | 8.9% | 7.5% | 27 | 10.1% | 9.1% | -6 | -1.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 16 | 6.8% | 7.5% | 13 | 4.9% | 6.8% | +3 | +1.9pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 11 | 4.7% | 6.1% | 12 | 4.5% | 6.6% | -1 | +0.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 12 | 5.1% | 10.2% | 14 | 5.2% | 9.4% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 49 | 20.8% | 15.3% | 22 | 8.2% | 16.2% | +27 | +12.6pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 31 | 13.1% | 14.1% | 54 | 20.2% | 15.9% | -23 | -7.1pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 65 | 27.5% | 16.8% | 47 | 17.6% | 16.5% | +18 | +9.9pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 30 | 12.7% | 14.7% | 23 | 8.6% | 12.7% | +7 | +4.1pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 8 | 3.4% | 3.3% | 3 | 1.1% | 2.6% | +5 | +2.3pp |
| Total | 236 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 267 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -31 | 0.0pp |