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 Haberfield (part), accounting for 18% (1,167 people). This share was lower than Inner West (A) (24.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which decreased by 179 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Haberfield (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Haberfield (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Inner West (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Haberfield (part), with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
246
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
246
3.8%
-0.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
557
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
557
8.6%
-1.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
549
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
549
8.5%
-0.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
545
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
545
8.4%
+1.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
500
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
500
7.7%
-0.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,167
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
1,167
18.0%
-2.8pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
1,067
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
1,067
16.5%
+1.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
766
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
766
11.8%
+1.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
786
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
786
12.1%
+1.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
291
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
291
4.5%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-49
-0.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-62
-1.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-12
-0.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+76
+1.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-51
-0.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-179
-2.8pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+80
+1.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+95
+1.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+84
+1.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+18
+0.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Haberfield (part). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Inner West (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Inner West (A)% | Count | % | Inner West (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 246 | 3.8% | 5.0% | 295 | 4.6% | 5.9% | -49 | -0.8pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 557 | 8.6% | 6.8% | 619 | 9.6% | 7.1% | -62 | -1.0pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 549 | 8.5% | 5.3% | 561 | 8.7% | 4.6% | -12 | -0.2pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 545 | 8.4% | 7.8% | 469 | 7.3% | 8.5% | +76 | +1.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 500 | 7.7% | 19.3% | 551 | 8.5% | 20.3% | -51 | -0.8pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,167 | 18.0% | 24.2% | 1,346 | 20.8% | 24.8% | -179 | -2.8pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 1,067 | 16.5% | 12.7% | 987 | 15.3% | 12.0% | +80 | +1.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 766 | 11.8% | 9.1% | 671 | 10.4% | 8.6% | +95 | +1.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 786 | 12.1% | 7.9% | 702 | 10.9% | 6.6% | +84 | +1.2pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 291 | 4.5% | 2.0% | 273 | 4.2% | 1.7% | +18 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 6,480 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,457 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +23 | 0.0pp |