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 South Spreyton, accounting for 20.7% (119 people). This share was higher than Kentish (M) (16.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59), which increased by 35 people and 4.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
South Spreyton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for South Spreyton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kentish (M) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Spreyton, with comparison markers for Kentish (M).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
34
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
34
5.9%
+1.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
54
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
54
9.4%
-3.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
67
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
67
11.6%
+2.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
40
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
40
6.9%
-0.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
50
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
50
8.7%
-1.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
119
% of total
20.7%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
119
20.7%
-7.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
98
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
98
17.0%
+4.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
61
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
61
10.6%
-0.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
56
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
56
9.7%
+4.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
0
0.0%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+10
+1.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-12
-3.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+19
+2.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+3
-0.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
0
-1.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-24
-7.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+35
+4.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+5
-0.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+27
+4.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-4
-0.8pp
Data table
Service age groups for South Spreyton. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Kentish (M)% | Count | % | Kentish (M)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 34 | 5.9% | 4.2% | 24 | 4.7% | 4.4% | +10 | +1.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 54 | 9.4% | 7.2% | 66 | 12.9% | 8.7% | -12 | -3.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 67 | 11.6% | 7.3% | 48 | 9.4% | 7.3% | +19 | +2.2pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 40 | 6.9% | 6.2% | 37 | 7.3% | 6.4% | +3 | -0.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 50 | 8.7% | 9.6% | 50 | 9.8% | 8.9% | 0 | -1.1pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 119 | 20.7% | 16.8% | 143 | 28.0% | 18.4% | -24 | -7.3pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 98 | 17.0% | 17.4% | 63 | 12.4% | 17.9% | +35 | +4.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 61 | 10.6% | 16.7% | 56 | 11.0% | 15.7% | +5 | -0.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 56 | 9.7% | 13.1% | 29 | 5.7% | 10.3% | +27 | +4.0pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | 4 | 0.8% | 1.7% | -4 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 576 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 510 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +66 | 0.0pp |