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, Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) was the most common category among residents in Park Orchards (part), accounting for 19% (729 people). This share was higher than Manningham (C) (13.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59), which increased by 720 people and 4.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Park Orchards (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Park Orchards (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Manningham (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Park Orchards (part), with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
116
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
116
3.0%
-1.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
355
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
355
9.3%
+9.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
416
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
416
10.8%
+4.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
455
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
455
11.9%
+0.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
202
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
202
5.3%
+5.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
631
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+16.5pp
631
16.5%
+16.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
729
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
729
19.0%
+4.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
467
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
467
12.2%
+7.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
392
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
392
10.2%
+3.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
60
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
60
1.6%
+1.6pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+113
-1.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+355
+9.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+412
+4.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+448
+0.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+202
+5.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+631
+16.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+720
+4.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+464
+7.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+388
+3.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+60
+1.6pp
Data table
Service age groups for Park Orchards (part). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Manningham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Manningham (C)% | Count | % | Manningham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 116 | 3.0% | 4.5% | 3 | 4.8% | 4.8% | +113 | -1.8pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 355 | 9.3% | 8.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.9% | +355 | +9.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 416 | 10.8% | 7.1% | 4 | 6.5% | 7.3% | +412 | +4.3pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 455 | 11.9% | 8.2% | 7 | 11.3% | 8.9% | +448 | +0.6pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 202 | 5.3% | 10.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.1% | +202 | +5.3pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 631 | 16.5% | 19.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 19.3% | +631 | +16.5pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 729 | 19.0% | 13.5% | 9 | 14.5% | 13.7% | +720 | +4.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 467 | 12.2% | 11.5% | 3 | 4.8% | 11.4% | +464 | +7.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 392 | 10.2% | 13.3% | 4 | 6.5% | 12.5% | +388 | +3.7pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 60 | 1.6% | 3.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.2% | +60 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 3,835 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 62 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,773 | 0.0pp |