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 South Hurstville, accounting for 21% (1,098 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (19.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Young workforce (25 to 34), which decreased by 103 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
South Hurstville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for South Hurstville 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 South Hurstville, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
264
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
264
5.1%
-1.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
432
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
432
8.3%
-0.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
372
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
372
7.1%
-0.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
439
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
439
8.4%
-0.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
673
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
673
12.9%
-2.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,098
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
1,098
21.0%
+0.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
690
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
690
13.2%
+0.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
537
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
537
10.3%
+0.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
524
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
524
10.0%
+1.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
169
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
169
3.2%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-50
-1.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-2
-0.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-4
-0.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-34
-0.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-103
-2.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+45
+0.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+37
+0.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+53
+0.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+99
+1.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+12
+0.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for South Hurstville. 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) | 264 | 5.1% | 5.0% | 314 | 6.1% | 5.8% | -50 | -1.0pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 432 | 8.3% | 7.7% | 434 | 8.4% | 7.7% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 372 | 7.1% | 6.3% | 376 | 7.3% | 6.6% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 439 | 8.4% | 9.8% | 473 | 9.2% | 10.2% | -34 | -0.8pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 673 | 12.9% | 15.5% | 776 | 15.1% | 16.6% | -103 | -2.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,098 | 21.0% | 19.9% | 1,053 | 20.5% | 19.6% | +45 | +0.5pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 690 | 13.2% | 12.6% | 653 | 12.7% | 12.8% | +37 | +0.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 537 | 10.3% | 10.8% | 484 | 9.4% | 9.7% | +53 | +0.9pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 524 | 10.0% | 9.6% | 425 | 8.3% | 8.3% | +99 | +1.7pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 169 | 3.2% | 2.8% | 157 | 3.1% | 2.6% | +12 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 5,221 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,147 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +74 | 0.0pp |