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 Beverley Park, accounting for 20.6% (545 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (19.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 542 people and 13.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Beverley Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Beverley Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Beverley Park, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
132
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
132
5.0%
+5.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
233
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+8.8pp
233
8.8%
+8.8pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
229
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
229
8.7%
+1.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
206
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
206
7.8%
+7.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
261
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+9.9pp
261
9.9%
+9.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
545
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
+13.3pp
545
20.6%
+13.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
341
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-11.5pp
341
12.9%
-11.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
269
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
269
10.2%
+10.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
295
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
295
11.1%
+1.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
159
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-11.1pp
159
6.0%
-11.1pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+132
+5.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+233
+8.8pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+226
+1.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+206
+7.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+261
+9.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+542
+13.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+331
-11.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+269
+10.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+291
+1.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+152
-11.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Beverley Park. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Georges River (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 132 | 5.0% | 5.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% | +132 | +5.0pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 233 | 8.8% | 7.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.7% | +233 | +8.8pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 229 | 8.7% | 6.3% | 3 | 7.3% | 6.6% | +226 | +1.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 206 | 7.8% | 9.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.2% | +206 | +7.8pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 261 | 9.9% | 15.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 16.6% | +261 | +9.9pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 545 | 20.6% | 19.9% | 3 | 7.3% | 19.6% | +542 | +13.3pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 341 | 12.9% | 12.6% | 10 | 24.4% | 12.8% | +331 | -11.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 269 | 10.2% | 10.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.7% | +269 | +10.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 295 | 11.1% | 9.6% | 4 | 9.8% | 8.3% | +291 | +1.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 159 | 6.0% | 2.8% | 7 | 17.1% | 2.6% | +152 | -11.1pp |
| Total | 2,646 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 41 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,605 | 0.0pp |