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, Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) was the most common category among residents in Bouvard, accounting for 22.4% (204 people). This share was higher than Mandurah (C) (13.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 59 people and 5.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Bouvard - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Bouvard in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mandurah (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bouvard, with comparison markers for Mandurah (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
17
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
17
1.9%
-2.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
51
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
51
5.6%
-0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
44
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
44
4.8%
-0.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
40
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
40
4.4%
-1.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
61
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
61
6.7%
+0.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
151
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
151
16.6%
0.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
142
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
142
15.6%
-3.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
204
% of total
22.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
204
22.4%
-1.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
159
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
159
17.5%
+5.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
13
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
13
1.4%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-18
-2.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+3
-0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+1
-0.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-11
-1.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+8
+0.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+14
0.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-13
-3.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+10
-1.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+59
+5.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+2
+0.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Bouvard. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mandurah (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mandurah (C)% | Count | % | Mandurah (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 17 | 1.9% | 5.3% | 35 | 4.2% | 5.8% | -18 | -2.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 51 | 5.6% | 8.3% | 48 | 5.8% | 8.7% | +3 | -0.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 44 | 4.8% | 7.2% | 43 | 5.2% | 7.1% | +1 | -0.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 40 | 4.4% | 7.0% | 51 | 6.2% | 7.8% | -11 | -1.8pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 61 | 6.7% | 10.2% | 53 | 6.4% | 10.9% | +8 | +0.3pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 151 | 16.6% | 16.9% | 137 | 16.6% | 17.9% | +14 | 0.0pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 142 | 15.6% | 12.8% | 155 | 18.8% | 12.8% | -13 | -3.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 204 | 22.4% | 13.6% | 194 | 23.5% | 13.2% | +10 | -1.1pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 159 | 17.5% | 15.6% | 100 | 12.1% | 13.2% | +59 | +5.4pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 13 | 1.4% | 3.0% | 11 | 1.3% | 2.6% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 910 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 826 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +84 | 0.0pp |