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.
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Key insight
In 2021, Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) was the most common category among residents in Liverpool (C), accounting for 21.1% (49,285 people). This share was lower than Greater Sydney (21.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 5,822 people, while its share fell by 0.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Liverpool (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Liverpool (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Sydney and change since 2016.
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Liverpool (C), with comparison markers for Greater Sydney.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
16,670
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
16,670
7.1%
-0.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
24,693
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
24,693
10.6%
0.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
19,951
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
19,951
8.5%
-0.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
22,966
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
22,966
9.8%
-0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
33,448
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
33,448
14.3%
-0.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
49,285
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
49,285
21.1%
-0.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
27,862
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
27,862
11.9%
-0.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
20,566
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
20,566
8.8%
+0.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
15,076
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
15,076
6.5%
+0.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
2,938
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
2,938
1.3%
+0.2pp
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+1,051
-0.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+2,991
0.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+1,950
-0.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+2,531
-0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+3,684
-0.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+5,822
-0.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+2,922
-0.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+4,116
+0.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+3,395
+0.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+653
+0.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Liverpool (C). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Sydney.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Sydney% | Count | % | Greater Sydney% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 16,670 | 7.1% | 6.0% | 15,619 | 7.6% | 6.4% | +1,051 | -0.5pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 24,693 | 10.6% | 8.8% | 21,702 | 10.6% | 8.8% | +2,991 | 0.0pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 19,951 | 8.5% | 7.1% | 18,001 | 8.8% | 6.9% | +1,950 | -0.3pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 22,966 | 9.8% | 8.8% | 20,435 | 10.0% | 9.6% | +2,531 | -0.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 33,448 | 14.3% | 15.5% | 29,764 | 14.6% | 16.1% | +3,684 | -0.3pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 49,285 | 21.1% | 21.5% | 43,463 | 21.3% | 21.1% | +5,822 | -0.2pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 27,862 | 11.9% | 12.0% | 24,940 | 12.2% | 12.2% | +2,922 | -0.3pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 20,566 | 8.8% | 9.8% | 16,450 | 8.1% | 9.5% | +4,116 | +0.7pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 15,076 | 6.5% | 8.7% | 11,681 | 5.7% | 7.5% | +3,395 | +0.8pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 2,938 | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2,285 | 1.1% | 2.0% | +653 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 233,446 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 204,326 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +29,120 | 0.0pp |