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 Flinders (M) (Tas.), accounting for 21.6% (199 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (14.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 52 people and 5.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Flinders (M) (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Flinders (M) (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Flinders (M) (Tas.), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
31
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
31
3.4%
-1.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
69
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
69
7.5%
+1.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
35
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
35
3.8%
-1.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
32
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
32
3.5%
-0.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
56
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
56
6.1%
-2.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
139
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
139
15.1%
+0.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
140
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
140
15.2%
-2.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
199
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
199
21.6%
-1.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
192
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
192
20.8%
+5.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
21
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
21
2.3%
+1.1pp
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-13
-1.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+14
+1.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-9
-1.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-2
-0.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-23
-2.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+8
+0.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-21
-2.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-13
-1.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+52
+5.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+10
+1.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Flinders (M) (Tas.). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 31 | 3.4% | 5.0% | 44 | 4.9% | 5.4% | -13 | -1.5pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 69 | 7.5% | 7.8% | 55 | 6.1% | 8.5% | +14 | +1.4pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 35 | 3.8% | 7.1% | 44 | 4.9% | 7.3% | -9 | -1.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 32 | 3.5% | 7.2% | 34 | 3.8% | 7.8% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 56 | 6.1% | 11.9% | 79 | 8.7% | 10.2% | -23 | -2.6pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 139 | 15.1% | 17.0% | 131 | 14.5% | 18.1% | +8 | +0.6pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 140 | 15.2% | 13.9% | 161 | 17.8% | 14.8% | -21 | -2.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 199 | 21.6% | 14.4% | 212 | 23.4% | 14.2% | -13 | -1.8pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 192 | 20.8% | 13.4% | 140 | 15.5% | 11.3% | +52 | +5.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 21 | 2.3% | 2.4% | 11 | 1.2% | 2.3% | +10 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 922 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 906 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +16 | 0.0pp |