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 Red Head, accounting for 24.4% (195 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (17.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69), which increased by 101 people and 6.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Red Head - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Red Head 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 Red Head, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
25
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
25
3.1%
-0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
54
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
54
6.8%
-0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
41
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
41
5.1%
-4.8pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
23
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
23
2.9%
-1.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
49
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
49
6.1%
-1.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
121
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
121
15.2%
+3.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
115
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
115
14.4%
-2.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
195
% of total
24.4%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
195
24.4%
+6.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
175
% of total
21.9%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
175
21.9%
+4.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
8
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
8
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)
+7
-0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+17
-0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-10
-4.8pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+2
-1.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+8
-1.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+63
+3.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+29
-2.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+101
+6.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+85
+4.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+4
+0.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Red Head. 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) | 25 | 3.1% | 4.1% | 18 | 3.5% | 4.6% | +7 | -0.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 54 | 6.8% | 7.1% | 37 | 7.2% | 7.6% | +17 | -0.4pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 41 | 5.1% | 6.5% | 51 | 9.9% | 6.8% | -10 | -4.8pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 23 | 2.9% | 5.3% | 21 | 4.1% | 5.6% | +2 | -1.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 49 | 6.1% | 7.9% | 41 | 8.0% | 7.4% | +8 | -1.9pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 121 | 15.2% | 14.0% | 58 | 11.3% | 15.0% | +63 | +3.9pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 115 | 14.4% | 13.2% | 86 | 16.7% | 14.5% | +29 | -2.3pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 195 | 24.4% | 17.9% | 94 | 18.3% | 17.7% | +101 | +6.1pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 175 | 21.9% | 20.1% | 90 | 17.5% | 17.0% | +85 | +4.4pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 8 | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4 | 0.8% | 3.8% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 798 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 514 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +284 | 0.0pp |