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, Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) was the most common category among residents in Cadell, accounting for 29.4% (161 people). This share was higher than Mid Murray (DC) (14.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69), which increased by 37 people and 6.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Cadell - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Cadell in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cadell, with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
13
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
13
2.4%
+2.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
19
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
19
3.5%
+1.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
18
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
18
3.3%
0.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
26
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
26
4.8%
-1.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
61
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
61
11.2%
-3.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
161
% of total
29.4%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
161
29.4%
+3.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
88
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
88
16.1%
-4.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
116
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
116
21.2%
+6.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
52
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
52
9.5%
+1.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
4
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
4
0.7%
+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)
+13
+2.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+8
+1.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
0
0.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-9
-1.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-21
-3.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+18
+3.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-25
-4.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+37
+6.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+8
+1.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+1
+0.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Cadell. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid Murray (DC)% | Count | % | Mid Murray (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 13 | 2.4% | 3.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.1% | +13 | +2.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 19 | 3.5% | 6.2% | 11 | 2.0% | 6.3% | +8 | +1.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 18 | 3.3% | 5.8% | 18 | 3.3% | 5.5% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 26 | 4.8% | 4.9% | 35 | 6.4% | 6.2% | -9 | -1.6pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 61 | 11.2% | 7.8% | 82 | 15.0% | 8.4% | -21 | -3.8pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 161 | 29.4% | 14.9% | 143 | 26.1% | 16.9% | +18 | +3.3pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 88 | 16.1% | 16.5% | 113 | 20.6% | 17.3% | -25 | -4.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 116 | 21.2% | 19.9% | 79 | 14.4% | 18.8% | +37 | +6.8pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 52 | 9.5% | 17.7% | 44 | 8.0% | 13.8% | +8 | +1.5pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 4 | 0.7% | 2.3% | 3 | 0.5% | 2.2% | +1 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 547 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 548 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |