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 Glen Martin, accounting for 15.8% (25 people). This share was higher than Dungog (A) (12.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 22 people and 13.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Glen Martin - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Glen Martin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glen Martin, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
5
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
5
3.2%
-2.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
14
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
14
8.9%
-4.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
21
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
21
13.3%
+8.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
9
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
9
5.7%
+0.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
10
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
10
6.3%
+3.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
22
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
22
13.9%
-4.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
19
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
19
12.0%
-6.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
22
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
22
13.9%
+5.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
25
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+13.3pp
25
15.8%
+13.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
5
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
5
3.2%
+3.2pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-2
-2.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-2
-4.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+15
+8.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+3
+0.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+7
+3.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
0
-4.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-4
-6.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+12
+5.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+22
+13.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+5
+3.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Glen Martin. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dungog (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dungog (A)% | Count | % | Dungog (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 5 | 3.2% | 5.3% | 7 | 5.7% | 5.3% | -2 | -2.5pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 14 | 8.9% | 9.0% | 16 | 13.1% | 9.1% | -2 | -4.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 21 | 13.3% | 7.6% | 6 | 4.9% | 7.9% | +15 | +8.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | 6 | 4.9% | 6.5% | +3 | +0.8pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 10 | 6.3% | 9.1% | 3 | 2.5% | 9.1% | +7 | +3.8pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 22 | 13.9% | 17.8% | 22 | 18.0% | 18.2% | 0 | -4.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 19 | 12.0% | 14.9% | 23 | 18.9% | 16.2% | -4 | -6.9pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 22 | 13.9% | 15.3% | 10 | 8.2% | 14.8% | +12 | +5.7pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 25 | 15.8% | 12.8% | 3 | 2.5% | 11.0% | +22 | +13.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 5 | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.0% | +5 | +3.2pp |
| Total | 158 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 122 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +36 | 0.0pp |