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 Stroud Road, accounting for 19.4% (47 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (13.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which decreased by 56 people and 7.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Stroud Road - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Stroud Road 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 Stroud Road, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
13
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
13
5.4%
+1.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
10
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
10
4.1%
-4.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
25
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
25
10.3%
+1.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
15
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
15
6.2%
-0.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
37
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
37
15.3%
+8.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
18
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
18
7.4%
-6.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
47
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
47
19.4%
+9.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
35
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
35
14.5%
+1.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
28
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-7.9pp
28
11.6%
-7.9pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
5
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
5
2.1%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-6
+1.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-25
-4.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-14
+1.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-13
-0.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+7
+8.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-41
-6.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+4
+9.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-20
+1.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-56
-7.9pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-8
-0.9pp
Data table
Service age groups for Stroud Road. 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) | 13 | 5.4% | 4.1% | 19 | 4.4% | 4.6% | -6 | +1.0pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 10 | 4.1% | 7.1% | 35 | 8.1% | 7.6% | -25 | -4.0pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 25 | 10.3% | 6.5% | 39 | 9.1% | 6.8% | -14 | +1.2pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 15 | 6.2% | 5.3% | 28 | 6.5% | 5.6% | -13 | -0.3pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 37 | 15.3% | 7.9% | 30 | 7.0% | 7.4% | +7 | +8.3pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 18 | 7.4% | 14.0% | 59 | 13.7% | 15.0% | -41 | -6.3pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 47 | 19.4% | 13.2% | 43 | 10.0% | 14.5% | +4 | +9.4pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 35 | 14.5% | 17.9% | 55 | 12.8% | 17.7% | -20 | +1.7pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 28 | 11.6% | 20.1% | 84 | 19.5% | 17.0% | -56 | -7.9pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 5 | 2.1% | 4.0% | 13 | 3.0% | 3.8% | -8 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 242 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 430 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -188 | 0.0pp |