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 Woodberry, accounting for 15.9% (482 people). This share was lower than Maitland (C) (19.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Young workforce (25 to 34), which increased by 75 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Woodberry - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Woodberry in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Woodberry, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
207
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
207
6.8%
-0.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
305
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
305
10.1%
+0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
278
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
278
9.2%
+1.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
254
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
254
8.4%
-1.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
442
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
442
14.6%
+2.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
482
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
482
15.9%
-2.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
387
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
387
12.8%
-1.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
342
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
342
11.3%
0.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
294
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
294
9.7%
+1.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
29
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
29
1.0%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-11
-0.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+16
+0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+43
+1.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-32
-1.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+75
+2.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-64
-2.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-44
-1.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+4
0.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+57
+1.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+4
+0.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Woodberry. 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) | 207 | 6.8% | 6.9% | 218 | 7.3% | 7.5% | -11 | -0.5pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 305 | 10.1% | 10.2% | 289 | 9.7% | 10.4% | +16 | +0.4pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 278 | 9.2% | 8.1% | 235 | 7.9% | 8.0% | +43 | +1.3pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 254 | 8.4% | 8.4% | 286 | 9.6% | 8.6% | -32 | -1.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 442 | 14.6% | 14.3% | 367 | 12.3% | 13.7% | +75 | +2.3pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 482 | 15.9% | 19.5% | 546 | 18.2% | 19.8% | -64 | -2.3pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 387 | 12.8% | 11.6% | 431 | 14.4% | 12.3% | -44 | -1.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 342 | 11.3% | 10.2% | 338 | 11.3% | 10.3% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 294 | 9.7% | 9.1% | 237 | 7.9% | 7.8% | +57 | +1.8pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 29 | 1.0% | 1.7% | 25 | 0.8% | 1.7% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 3,024 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,993 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +31 | 0.0pp |