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 Tinonee, accounting for 17.1% (206 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (17.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Young workforce (25 to 34), which increased by 38 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Tinonee - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Tinonee 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 Tinonee, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
67
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
67
5.6%
+0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
107
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
107
8.9%
+0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
87
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
87
7.2%
-1.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
75
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
75
6.2%
+0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
112
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
112
9.3%
+2.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
171
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
171
14.2%
-3.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
170
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
170
14.1%
-3.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
206
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
206
17.1%
+1.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
151
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
151
12.6%
+0.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
27
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
27
2.2%
+1.3pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+10
+0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+14
+0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-12
-1.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+10
+0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+38
+2.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-17
-3.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-23
-3.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+32
+1.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+18
+0.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+17
+1.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Tinonee. 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) | 67 | 5.6% | 4.1% | 57 | 5.2% | 4.6% | +10 | +0.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 107 | 8.9% | 7.1% | 93 | 8.5% | 7.6% | +14 | +0.4pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 87 | 7.2% | 6.5% | 99 | 9.1% | 6.8% | -12 | -1.9pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 75 | 6.2% | 5.3% | 65 | 6.0% | 5.6% | +10 | +0.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 112 | 9.3% | 7.9% | 74 | 6.8% | 7.4% | +38 | +2.5pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 171 | 14.2% | 14.0% | 188 | 17.2% | 15.0% | -17 | -3.0pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 170 | 14.1% | 13.2% | 193 | 17.7% | 14.5% | -23 | -3.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 206 | 17.1% | 17.9% | 174 | 15.9% | 17.7% | +32 | +1.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 151 | 12.6% | 20.1% | 133 | 12.2% | 17.0% | +18 | +0.4pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 27 | 2.2% | 4.0% | 10 | 0.9% | 3.8% | +17 | +1.3pp |
| Total | 1,202 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,092 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +110 | 0.0pp |