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 Florina, accounting for 23.7% (28 people). This share was higher than Katherine (T) (20.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 13 people and 8.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Florina - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Florina in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Katherine (T) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Florina, with comparison markers for Katherine (T).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
4
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
4
3.4%
+3.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
3
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-14.0pp
3
2.5%
-14.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
6
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
6
5.1%
+2.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
4
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
4
3.4%
+3.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
21
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
21
17.8%
+3.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
28
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
28
23.7%
+8.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
16
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
16
13.6%
+1.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
12
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
12
10.2%
+10.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
3
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
3
2.5%
+2.5pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+4
+3.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-13
-14.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+3
+2.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+4
+3.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+7
+3.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+13
+8.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+4
+1.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+12
+10.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
0
0.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+3
+2.5pp
Data table
Service age groups for Florina. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Katherine (T).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Katherine (T)% | Count | % | Katherine (T)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 4 | 3.4% | 7.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.2% | +4 | +3.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 3 | 2.5% | 11.0% | 16 | 16.5% | 10.0% | -13 | -14.0pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 6 | 5.1% | 7.3% | 3 | 3.1% | 8.3% | +3 | +2.0pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 4 | 3.4% | 9.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.8% | +4 | +3.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 21 | 17.8% | 19.2% | 14 | 14.4% | 18.2% | +7 | +3.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 28 | 23.7% | 20.2% | 15 | 15.5% | 20.5% | +13 | +8.2pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 16 | 13.6% | 12.0% | 12 | 12.4% | 12.6% | +4 | +1.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 12 | 10.2% | 8.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.6% | +12 | +10.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 0 | 0.0% | 4.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 3 | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | +3 | +2.5pp |
| Total | 118 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 97 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |