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 Connells Point, accounting for 17.8% (513 people). This share was lower than Georges River (A) (19.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59), which increased by 67 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Connells Point - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Connells Point 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 Connells Point, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
127
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
127
4.4%
-0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
257
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
257
8.9%
-0.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
254
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
254
8.8%
-0.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
262
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
262
9.1%
-0.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
228
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
228
7.9%
0.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
513
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
513
17.8%
-2.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
470
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
470
16.3%
+2.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
328
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
328
11.4%
+0.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
343
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
343
11.9%
+0.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
80
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
80
2.8%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-8
-0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-15
-0.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-5
-0.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-20
-0.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+5
0.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-57
-2.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+67
+2.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+27
+0.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+23
+0.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+11
+0.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for Connells Point. 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) | 127 | 4.4% | 5.0% | 135 | 4.8% | 5.8% | -8 | -0.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 257 | 8.9% | 7.7% | 272 | 9.6% | 7.7% | -15 | -0.7pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 254 | 8.8% | 6.3% | 259 | 9.2% | 6.6% | -5 | -0.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 262 | 9.1% | 9.8% | 282 | 10.0% | 10.2% | -20 | -0.9pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 228 | 7.9% | 15.5% | 223 | 7.9% | 16.6% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 513 | 17.8% | 19.9% | 570 | 20.1% | 19.6% | -57 | -2.3pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 470 | 16.3% | 12.6% | 403 | 14.2% | 12.8% | +67 | +2.1pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 328 | 11.4% | 10.8% | 301 | 10.6% | 9.7% | +27 | +0.8pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 343 | 11.9% | 9.6% | 320 | 11.3% | 8.3% | +23 | +0.6pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 80 | 2.8% | 2.8% | 69 | 2.4% | 2.6% | +11 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 2,884 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,829 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +55 | 0.0pp |