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, Seniors (70 to 84) was the most common category among residents in Hindmarsh (S), accounting for 15.9% (908 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (13%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Young workforce (25 to 34), which increased by 119 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Hindmarsh (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Hindmarsh (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hindmarsh (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
282
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
282
4.9%
+0.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
380
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
380
6.7%
-0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
362
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
362
6.4%
-0.8pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
337
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
337
5.9%
-0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
610
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
610
10.7%
+2.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
810
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
810
14.2%
-1.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
797
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
797
14.0%
-1.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
903
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
903
15.8%
+0.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
908
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
908
15.9%
+1.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
281
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
281
4.9%
-0.3pp
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+19
+0.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-27
-0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-49
-0.8pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-13
-0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+119
+2.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-90
-1.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-102
-1.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+47
+0.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+62
+1.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-14
-0.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Hindmarsh (S). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 282 | 4.9% | 5.4% | 263 | 4.6% | 5.8% | +19 | +0.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 380 | 6.7% | 8.4% | 407 | 7.1% | 8.7% | -27 | -0.4pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 362 | 6.4% | 7.2% | 411 | 7.2% | 7.4% | -49 | -0.8pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 337 | 5.9% | 7.3% | 350 | 6.1% | 7.9% | -13 | -0.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 610 | 10.7% | 11.7% | 491 | 8.6% | 10.9% | +119 | +2.1pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 810 | 14.2% | 17.6% | 900 | 15.7% | 18.1% | -90 | -1.5pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 797 | 14.0% | 13.1% | 899 | 15.7% | 13.9% | -102 | -1.7pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 903 | 15.8% | 13.6% | 856 | 15.0% | 13.4% | +47 | +0.8pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 908 | 15.9% | 13.0% | 846 | 14.8% | 11.1% | +62 | +1.1pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 281 | 4.9% | 2.7% | 295 | 5.2% | 2.7% | -14 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 5,698 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,721 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -23 | 0.0pp |