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 Beverly Hills (part), accounting for 20.2% (2,120 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (19.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 159 people and 1.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Beverly Hills (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Beverly Hills (part) 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 Beverly Hills (part), with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
560
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
560
5.3%
-0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
844
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
844
8.1%
+0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
673
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
673
6.4%
-0.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
870
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
870
8.3%
-1.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
1,451
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,451
13.8%
-0.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
2,120
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
2,120
20.2%
+0.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
1,381
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,381
13.2%
-0.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
1,221
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
1,221
11.6%
+0.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
1,087
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
1,087
10.4%
+1.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
303
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
303
2.9%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-52
-0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+45
+0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-11
-0.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-153
-1.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-23
-0.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+124
+0.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
0
-0.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+66
+0.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+159
+1.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+20
+0.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Beverly Hills (part). 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) | 560 | 5.3% | 5.0% | 612 | 5.9% | 5.8% | -52 | -0.6pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 844 | 8.1% | 7.7% | 799 | 7.7% | 7.7% | +45 | +0.4pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 673 | 6.4% | 6.3% | 684 | 6.6% | 6.6% | -11 | -0.2pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 870 | 8.3% | 9.8% | 1,023 | 9.9% | 10.2% | -153 | -1.6pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 1,451 | 13.8% | 15.5% | 1,474 | 14.3% | 16.6% | -23 | -0.5pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 2,120 | 20.2% | 19.9% | 1,996 | 19.3% | 19.6% | +124 | +0.9pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 1,381 | 13.2% | 12.6% | 1,381 | 13.4% | 12.8% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 1,221 | 11.6% | 10.8% | 1,155 | 11.2% | 9.7% | +66 | +0.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 1,087 | 10.4% | 9.6% | 928 | 9.0% | 8.3% | +159 | +1.4pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 303 | 2.9% | 2.8% | 283 | 2.7% | 2.6% | +20 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 10,483 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,320 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +163 | 0.0pp |