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 Maitland (NSW), accounting for 20.2% (398 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (19.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4), which decreased by 38 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Maitland (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Maitland (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Maitland (NSW), with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
77
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
77
3.9%
-2.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
124
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
124
6.3%
-0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
116
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
116
5.9%
+0.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
157
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
157
8.0%
-1.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
269
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
269
13.6%
+0.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
398
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
398
20.2%
-0.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
274
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
274
13.9%
+0.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
240
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
240
12.2%
+0.6pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
210
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
210
10.6%
+1.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
82
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
82
4.2%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-38
-2.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-3
-0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+18
+0.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-17
-1.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+26
+0.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+10
-0.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+16
+0.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+22
+0.6pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+31
+1.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-16
-1.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Maitland (NSW). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Maitland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Maitland (C)% | Count | % | Maitland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 77 | 3.9% | 6.9% | 115 | 6.1% | 7.5% | -38 | -2.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 124 | 6.3% | 10.2% | 127 | 6.7% | 10.4% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 116 | 5.9% | 8.1% | 98 | 5.2% | 8.0% | +18 | +0.7pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 157 | 8.0% | 8.4% | 174 | 9.2% | 8.6% | -17 | -1.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 269 | 13.6% | 14.3% | 243 | 12.9% | 13.7% | +26 | +0.7pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 398 | 20.2% | 19.5% | 388 | 20.6% | 19.8% | +10 | -0.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 274 | 13.9% | 11.6% | 258 | 13.7% | 12.3% | +16 | +0.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 240 | 12.2% | 10.2% | 218 | 11.6% | 10.3% | +22 | +0.6pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 210 | 10.6% | 9.1% | 179 | 9.5% | 7.8% | +31 | +1.1pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 82 | 4.2% | 1.7% | 98 | 5.2% | 1.7% | -16 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 1,972 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,885 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +87 | 0.0pp |