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 Wakeley, accounting for 18.2% (890 people). This share was similar to Fairfield (C) (18.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 877 people and 5.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Wakeley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Wakeley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wakeley, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
235
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
235
4.8%
-7.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
397
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
397
8.1%
-3.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
397
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
397
8.1%
+8.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
425
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
425
8.7%
+8.7pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
605
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
605
12.4%
+9.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
890
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
890
18.2%
+5.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
620
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
620
12.7%
+5.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
676
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
676
13.8%
+3.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
560
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
560
11.4%
+2.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
87
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
87
1.8%
+1.8pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+223
-7.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+386
-3.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+397
+8.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+425
+8.7pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+602
+9.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+877
+5.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+613
+5.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+666
+3.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+551
+2.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+87
+1.8pp
Data table
Service age groups for Wakeley. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Fairfield (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Fairfield (C)% | Count | % | Fairfield (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 235 | 4.8% | 5.2% | 12 | 12.1% | 6.1% | +223 | -7.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 397 | 8.1% | 8.6% | 11 | 11.1% | 9.0% | +386 | -3.0pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 397 | 8.1% | 8.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.2% | +397 | +8.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 425 | 8.7% | 9.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.7% | +425 | +8.7pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 605 | 12.4% | 13.0% | 3 | 3.0% | 13.6% | +602 | +9.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 890 | 18.2% | 18.4% | 13 | 13.1% | 19.3% | +877 | +5.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 620 | 12.7% | 13.4% | 7 | 7.1% | 13.6% | +613 | +5.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 676 | 13.8% | 12.1% | 10 | 10.1% | 10.3% | +666 | +3.7pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 560 | 11.4% | 9.2% | 9 | 9.1% | 7.4% | +551 | +2.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 87 | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% | +87 | +1.8pp |
| Total | 4,893 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 99 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,794 | 0.0pp |