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 Johns River, accounting for 23.7% (82 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (17.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which decreased by 959 people and 6.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Johns River - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Johns River in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Johns River, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
16
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
16
4.6%
-0.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
13
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
13
3.8%
-4.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
24
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
24
6.9%
+0.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
15
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
15
4.3%
-5.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
32
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
32
9.2%
-6.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
49
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
49
14.2%
-6.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
55
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
55
15.9%
+2.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
82
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
+12.2pp
82
23.7%
+12.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
34
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
34
9.8%
+0.9pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
0
0.0%
-2.0pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-225
-0.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-384
-4.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-281
+0.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-445
-5.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-730
-6.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-959
-6.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-609
+2.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-484
+12.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-405
+0.9pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-96
-2.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Johns River. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 16 | 4.6% | 4.1% | 241 | 4.9% | 4.6% | -225 | -0.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 13 | 3.8% | 7.1% | 397 | 8.1% | 7.6% | -384 | -4.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 24 | 6.9% | 6.5% | 305 | 6.2% | 6.8% | -281 | +0.7pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 15 | 4.3% | 5.3% | 460 | 9.3% | 5.6% | -445 | -5.0pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 32 | 9.2% | 7.9% | 762 | 15.5% | 7.4% | -730 | -6.3pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 49 | 14.2% | 14.0% | 1,008 | 20.5% | 15.0% | -959 | -6.3pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 55 | 15.9% | 13.2% | 664 | 13.5% | 14.5% | -609 | +2.4pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 82 | 23.7% | 17.9% | 566 | 11.5% | 17.7% | -484 | +12.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 34 | 9.8% | 20.1% | 439 | 8.9% | 17.0% | -405 | +0.9pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 4.0% | 96 | 2.0% | 3.8% | -96 | -2.0pp |
| Total | 346 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,922 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4,576 | 0.0pp |