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 Loxton Waikerie (DC), accounting for 16% (1,872 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (16.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 360 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Loxton Waikerie (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Loxton Waikerie (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Loxton Waikerie (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
612
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
612
5.2%
-0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
974
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
974
8.3%
+0.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
835
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
835
7.2%
-0.5pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
692
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
692
5.9%
-0.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
1,179
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
1,179
10.1%
+1.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,872
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
1,872
16.0%
-1.8pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
1,593
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,593
13.7%
-0.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
1,735
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,735
14.9%
-0.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
1,804
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
1,804
15.5%
+2.9pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
387
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
387
3.3%
0.0pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-52
-0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+27
+0.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-46
-0.5pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-47
-0.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+171
+1.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-173
-1.8pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-48
-0.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-2
-0.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+360
+2.9pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+8
0.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Loxton Waikerie (DC). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 612 | 5.2% | 4.9% | 664 | 5.8% | 5.5% | -52 | -0.6pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 974 | 8.3% | 8.1% | 947 | 8.2% | 8.6% | +27 | +0.1pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 835 | 7.2% | 7.0% | 881 | 7.7% | 7.2% | -46 | -0.5pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 692 | 5.9% | 6.5% | 739 | 6.4% | 6.8% | -47 | -0.5pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 1,179 | 10.1% | 10.5% | 1,008 | 8.8% | 10.4% | +171 | +1.3pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,872 | 16.0% | 16.4% | 2,045 | 17.8% | 17.8% | -173 | -1.8pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 1,593 | 13.7% | 13.9% | 1,641 | 14.3% | 14.6% | -48 | -0.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 1,735 | 14.9% | 15.1% | 1,737 | 15.1% | 14.4% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 1,804 | 15.5% | 14.7% | 1,444 | 12.6% | 12.1% | +360 | +2.9pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 387 | 3.3% | 2.8% | 379 | 3.3% | 2.7% | +8 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 11,666 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,487 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +179 | 0.0pp |