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 Young workforce (25 to 34), which increased by 23 people and 9.2 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
+2.4pp
13
5.4%
+2.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
10
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
10
4.1%
-0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
25
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
25
10.3%
+2.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
15
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
15
6.2%
-0.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
37
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
37
15.3%
+9.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
18
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
18
7.4%
-8.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
47
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
47
19.4%
+5.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
35
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
35
14.5%
+1.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
28
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
28
11.6%
-0.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
5
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
5
2.1%
+2.1pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+6
+2.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
0
-0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+8
+2.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-1
-0.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+23
+9.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-19
-8.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+14
+5.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+6
+1.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
0
-0.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+5
+2.1pp
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% | 7 | 3.0% | 4.6% | +6 | +2.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 10 | 4.1% | 7.1% | 10 | 4.3% | 7.6% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 25 | 10.3% | 6.5% | 17 | 7.4% | 6.8% | +8 | +2.9pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 15 | 6.2% | 5.3% | 16 | 7.0% | 5.6% | -1 | -0.8pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 37 | 15.3% | 7.9% | 14 | 6.1% | 7.4% | +23 | +9.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 18 | 7.4% | 14.0% | 37 | 16.1% | 15.0% | -19 | -8.7pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 47 | 19.4% | 13.2% | 33 | 14.3% | 14.5% | +14 | +5.1pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 35 | 14.5% | 17.9% | 29 | 12.6% | 17.7% | +6 | +1.9pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 28 | 11.6% | 20.1% | 28 | 12.2% | 17.0% | 0 | -0.6pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 5 | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.8% | +5 | +2.1pp |
| Total | 242 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 230 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |