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 Upper Lansdowne, accounting for 26.8% (143 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 371 people, while its share rose by 0.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Upper Lansdowne - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Upper Lansdowne 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 Upper Lansdowne, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
11
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
11
2.1%
-3.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
38
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
38
7.1%
-2.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
44
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
44
8.3%
+0.8pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
12
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
12
2.3%
-4.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
34
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
34
6.4%
-3.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
90
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
90
16.9%
+0.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
80
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
80
15.0%
+0.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
143
% of total
26.8%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
143
26.8%
+10.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
69
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
69
12.9%
+1.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
0
0.0%
-2.4pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-141
-3.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-213
-2.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-161
+0.8pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-172
-4.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-228
-3.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-371
+0.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-328
+0.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-303
+10.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-235
+1.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-66
-2.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for Upper Lansdowne. 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) | 11 | 2.1% | 4.1% | 152 | 5.5% | 4.6% | -141 | -3.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 38 | 7.1% | 7.1% | 251 | 9.2% | 7.6% | -213 | -2.1pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 44 | 8.3% | 6.5% | 205 | 7.5% | 6.8% | -161 | +0.8pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 12 | 2.3% | 5.3% | 184 | 6.7% | 5.6% | -172 | -4.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 34 | 6.4% | 7.9% | 262 | 9.6% | 7.4% | -228 | -3.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 90 | 16.9% | 14.0% | 461 | 16.8% | 15.0% | -371 | +0.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 80 | 15.0% | 13.2% | 408 | 14.9% | 14.5% | -328 | +0.1pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 143 | 26.8% | 17.9% | 446 | 16.3% | 17.7% | -303 | +10.5pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 69 | 12.9% | 20.1% | 304 | 11.1% | 17.0% | -235 | +1.8pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 4.0% | 66 | 2.4% | 3.8% | -66 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 533 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,743 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,210 | 0.0pp |