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 George Town (M), accounting for 16.7% (1,176 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (14.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 196 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
George Town (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for George Town (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for George Town (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
322
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
322
4.6%
-0.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
528
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
528
7.5%
-1.6pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
518
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
518
7.4%
-0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
455
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
455
6.5%
-0.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
700
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
700
10.0%
+1.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,080
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
1,080
15.4%
-1.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
1,054
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,054
15.0%
-0.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
1,176
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
1,176
16.7%
+1.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
1,028
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
1,028
14.6%
+2.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
167
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
167
2.4%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-44
-0.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-86
-1.6pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+11
-0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-23
-0.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+107
+1.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-68
-1.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-13
-0.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+125
+1.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+196
+2.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+44
+0.6pp
Data table
Service age groups for George Town (M). 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) | 322 | 4.6% | 5.0% | 366 | 5.4% | 5.4% | -44 | -0.8pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 528 | 7.5% | 7.8% | 614 | 9.1% | 8.5% | -86 | -1.6pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 518 | 7.4% | 7.1% | 507 | 7.5% | 7.3% | +11 | -0.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 455 | 6.5% | 7.2% | 478 | 7.1% | 7.8% | -23 | -0.6pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 700 | 10.0% | 11.9% | 593 | 8.8% | 10.2% | +107 | +1.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,080 | 15.4% | 17.0% | 1,148 | 17.0% | 18.1% | -68 | -1.6pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 1,054 | 15.0% | 13.9% | 1,067 | 15.8% | 14.8% | -13 | -0.8pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 1,176 | 16.7% | 14.4% | 1,051 | 15.5% | 14.2% | +125 | +1.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 1,028 | 14.6% | 13.4% | 832 | 12.3% | 11.3% | +196 | +2.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 167 | 2.4% | 2.4% | 123 | 1.8% | 2.3% | +44 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 7,033 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,764 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +269 | 0.0pp |