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 Tempe, accounting for 25.1% (890 people). This share was higher than Inner West (A) (24.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 63 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Tempe - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Tempe 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 Tempe, with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
224
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
224
6.3%
-0.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
298
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
298
8.4%
-0.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
229
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
229
6.5%
+0.5pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
235
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
235
6.6%
-1.7pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
536
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
536
15.1%
-0.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
890
% of total
25.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
890
25.1%
-0.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
443
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
443
12.5%
0.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
327
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
327
9.2%
-0.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
304
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
304
8.6%
+1.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
46
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
46
1.3%
-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)
-7
-0.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-18
-0.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+15
+0.5pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-59
-1.7pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-8
-0.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-36
-0.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
0
0.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-9
-0.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+63
+1.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-3
-0.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Tempe. 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) | 224 | 6.3% | 5.0% | 231 | 6.5% | 5.9% | -7 | -0.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 298 | 8.4% | 6.8% | 316 | 8.9% | 7.1% | -18 | -0.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 229 | 6.5% | 5.3% | 214 | 6.0% | 4.6% | +15 | +0.5pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 235 | 6.6% | 7.8% | 294 | 8.3% | 8.5% | -59 | -1.7pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 536 | 15.1% | 19.3% | 544 | 15.3% | 20.3% | -8 | -0.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 890 | 25.1% | 24.2% | 926 | 26.0% | 24.8% | -36 | -0.9pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 443 | 12.5% | 12.7% | 443 | 12.5% | 12.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 327 | 9.2% | 9.1% | 336 | 9.4% | 8.6% | -9 | -0.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 304 | 8.6% | 7.9% | 241 | 6.8% | 6.6% | +63 | +1.8pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 46 | 1.3% | 2.0% | 49 | 1.4% | 1.7% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 3,550 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,556 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6 | 0.0pp |