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 Kondinin (S), accounting for 21.7% (184 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (19.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Young workforce (25 to 34), which decreased by 36 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Kondinin (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Kondinin (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kondinin (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
50
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
50
5.9%
-0.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
73
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
73
8.6%
-1.9pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
40
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
40
4.7%
+1.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
55
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
55
6.5%
+3.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
85
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
85
10.0%
-3.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
184
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
184
21.7%
-0.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
135
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
135
15.9%
-0.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
123
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
123
14.5%
+1.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
91
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
91
10.7%
+0.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
20
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
20
2.4%
+1.4pp
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-4
-0.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-19
-1.9pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+10
+1.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+27
+3.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-36
-3.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-9
-0.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-6
-0.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+13
+1.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
0
+0.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+11
+1.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for Kondinin (S). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 50 | 5.9% | 6.0% | 54 | 6.2% | 6.6% | -4 | -0.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 73 | 8.6% | 9.5% | 92 | 10.5% | 9.8% | -19 | -1.9pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 40 | 4.7% | 7.6% | 30 | 3.4% | 7.4% | +10 | +1.3pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 55 | 6.5% | 6.7% | 28 | 3.2% | 7.0% | +27 | +3.3pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 85 | 10.0% | 12.5% | 121 | 13.9% | 13.6% | -36 | -3.9pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 184 | 21.7% | 19.9% | 193 | 22.1% | 20.8% | -9 | -0.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 135 | 15.9% | 13.7% | 141 | 16.2% | 14.1% | -6 | -0.3pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 123 | 14.5% | 12.4% | 110 | 12.6% | 11.3% | +13 | +1.9pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 91 | 10.7% | 10.1% | 91 | 10.4% | 7.8% | 0 | +0.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 20 | 2.4% | 1.7% | 9 | 1.0% | 1.5% | +11 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 847 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 873 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -26 | 0.0pp |