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 Laverton (S), accounting for 25.1% (334 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (19.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 56 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Laverton (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Laverton (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Laverton (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
44
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
44
3.3%
-0.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
65
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
65
4.9%
-1.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
57
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
57
4.3%
+0.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
114
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
114
8.6%
+1.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
323
% of total
24.2%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
323
24.2%
-2.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
334
% of total
25.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
334
25.1%
+1.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
237
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
237
17.8%
+0.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
130
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
130
9.8%
+2.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
28
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
28
2.1%
-0.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
5
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
5
0.4%
+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)
-2
-0.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-4
-1.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+18
+0.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+29
+1.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+20
-2.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+56
+1.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+33
+0.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+46
+2.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-2
-0.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+2
+0.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Laverton (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) | 44 | 3.3% | 6.0% | 46 | 4.0% | 6.6% | -2 | -0.7pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 65 | 4.9% | 9.5% | 69 | 6.0% | 9.8% | -4 | -1.1pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 57 | 4.3% | 7.6% | 39 | 3.4% | 7.4% | +18 | +0.9pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 114 | 8.6% | 6.7% | 85 | 7.4% | 7.0% | +29 | +1.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 323 | 24.2% | 12.5% | 303 | 26.3% | 13.6% | +20 | -2.1pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 334 | 25.1% | 19.9% | 278 | 24.1% | 20.8% | +56 | +1.0pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 237 | 17.8% | 13.7% | 204 | 17.7% | 14.1% | +33 | +0.1pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 130 | 9.8% | 12.4% | 84 | 7.3% | 11.3% | +46 | +2.5pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 28 | 2.1% | 10.1% | 30 | 2.6% | 7.8% | -2 | -0.5pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 5 | 0.4% | 1.7% | 3 | 0.3% | 1.5% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 1,333 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,153 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +180 | 0.0pp |