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 Goomalling (S), accounting for 19% (181 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (19.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Young workforce (25 to 34), which decreased by 38 people and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Goomalling (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Goomalling (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Goomalling (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
44
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
44
4.6%
-2.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
95
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
95
9.9%
-0.6pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
52
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
52
5.4%
+0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
60
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
60
6.3%
+1.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
77
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
77
8.1%
-3.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
181
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
181
19.0%
-1.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
142
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
142
14.9%
+0.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
171
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
171
17.9%
+3.6pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
143
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
143
15.0%
+3.9pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
25
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
25
2.6%
-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)
-24
-2.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-13
-0.6pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-3
+0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+13
+1.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-38
-3.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-30
-1.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-11
+0.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+23
+3.6pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+28
+3.9pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-6
-0.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for Goomalling (S). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 44 | 4.6% | 6.0% | 68 | 6.6% | 6.6% | -24 | -2.0pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 95 | 9.9% | 9.5% | 108 | 10.5% | 9.8% | -13 | -0.6pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 52 | 5.4% | 7.6% | 55 | 5.3% | 7.4% | -3 | +0.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 60 | 6.3% | 6.7% | 47 | 4.5% | 7.0% | +13 | +1.8pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 77 | 8.1% | 12.5% | 115 | 11.1% | 13.6% | -38 | -3.0pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 181 | 19.0% | 19.9% | 211 | 20.4% | 20.8% | -30 | -1.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 142 | 14.9% | 13.7% | 153 | 14.8% | 14.1% | -11 | +0.1pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 171 | 17.9% | 12.4% | 148 | 14.3% | 11.3% | +23 | +3.6pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 143 | 15.0% | 10.1% | 115 | 11.1% | 7.8% | +28 | +3.9pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 25 | 2.6% | 1.7% | 31 | 3.0% | 1.5% | -6 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 955 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,033 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -78 | 0.0pp |