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, Seniors (70 to 84) was the most common category among residents in Latrobe (M) (Tas.), accounting for 16.4% (2,036 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (13.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 616 people and 3.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Latrobe (M) (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Latrobe (M) (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Latrobe (M) (Tas.), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
569
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
569
4.6%
-0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
917
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
917
7.4%
-1.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
850
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
850
6.8%
+0.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
750
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
750
6.0%
-0.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
1,252
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
1,252
10.1%
+0.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,971
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
1,971
15.9%
-2.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
1,718
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,718
13.8%
-0.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
1,985
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,985
16.0%
0.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
2,036
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
2,036
16.4%
+3.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
332
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
332
2.7%
+0.3pp
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+32
-0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-5
-1.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+162
+0.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+102
-0.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+246
+0.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+29
-2.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+161
-0.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+275
0.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+616
+3.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+71
+0.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Latrobe (M) (Tas.). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 569 | 4.6% | 5.0% | 537 | 5.0% | 5.4% | +32 | -0.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 917 | 7.4% | 7.8% | 922 | 8.6% | 8.5% | -5 | -1.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 850 | 6.8% | 7.1% | 688 | 6.4% | 7.3% | +162 | +0.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 750 | 6.0% | 7.2% | 648 | 6.1% | 7.8% | +102 | -0.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 1,252 | 10.1% | 11.9% | 1,006 | 9.4% | 10.2% | +246 | +0.7pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,971 | 15.9% | 17.0% | 1,942 | 18.2% | 18.1% | +29 | -2.3pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 1,718 | 13.8% | 13.9% | 1,557 | 14.6% | 14.8% | +161 | -0.8pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 1,985 | 16.0% | 14.4% | 1,710 | 16.0% | 14.2% | +275 | 0.0pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 2,036 | 16.4% | 13.4% | 1,420 | 13.3% | 11.3% | +616 | +3.1pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 332 | 2.7% | 2.4% | 261 | 2.4% | 2.3% | +71 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 12,420 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,699 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,721 | 0.0pp |