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 Burt Plain, accounting for 24.3% (56 people). This share was higher than MacDonnell (R) (22.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24), which decreased by 85 people and 33.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Burt Plain - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Burt Plain in 2021 for persons, with comparison against MacDonnell (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burt Plain, with comparison markers for MacDonnell (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
31
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
31
13.5%
+7.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
20
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
20
8.7%
+7.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
7
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
7
3.0%
-4.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
20
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-33.3pp
20
8.7%
-33.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
19
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
19
8.3%
+1.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
56
% of total
24.3%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
56
24.3%
+7.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
26
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
26
11.3%
+3.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
23
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
23
10.0%
+4.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
8
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
8
3.5%
+2.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
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)
+16
+7.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+17
+7.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-11
-4.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-85
-33.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+2
+1.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+13
+7.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+7
+3.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+10
+4.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+5
+2.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
0
0.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Burt Plain. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 31 | 13.5% | 7.6% | 15 | 6.0% | 6.9% | +16 | +7.5pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 20 | 8.7% | 10.7% | 3 | 1.2% | 9.9% | +17 | +7.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 7 | 3.0% | 7.9% | 18 | 7.2% | 8.3% | -11 | -4.2pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 20 | 8.7% | 12.4% | 105 | 42.0% | 17.3% | -85 | -33.3pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 19 | 8.3% | 19.2% | 17 | 6.8% | 18.6% | +2 | +1.5pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 56 | 24.3% | 22.7% | 43 | 17.2% | 20.7% | +13 | +7.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 26 | 11.3% | 10.3% | 19 | 7.6% | 10.1% | +7 | +3.7pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 23 | 10.0% | 6.2% | 13 | 5.2% | 5.4% | +10 | +4.8pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 8 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 3 | 1.2% | 2.3% | +5 | +2.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 230 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 250 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -20 | 0.0pp |