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.
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Key insight
In 2021, Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) was the most common category among residents in Wombats Rest, accounting for 100% (3 people). This share was higher than Mid Murray (DC) (16.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which decreased by 383 people and 22.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Wombats Rest - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Wombats Rest in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wombats Rest, with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
0
0.0%
-6.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
0
0.0%
-8.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-7.7pp
0
0.0%
-7.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-8.6pp
0
0.0%
-8.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-13.7pp
0
0.0%
-13.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-22.1pp
0
0.0%
-22.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
3
% of total
100.0%
Change from 2016
+86.2pp
3
100.0%
+86.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-10.4pp
0
0.0%
-10.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
0
0.0%
-6.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
0
0.0%
-0.6pp
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-116
-6.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-151
-8.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-134
-7.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-150
-8.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-237
-13.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-383
-22.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-236
+86.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-180
-10.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-112
-6.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-10
-0.6pp
Data table
Service age groups for Wombats Rest. 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) | 0 | 0.0% | 3.6% | 116 | 6.7% | 4.1% | -116 | -6.7pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 0 | 0.0% | 6.2% | 151 | 8.7% | 6.3% | -151 | -8.7pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% | 134 | 7.7% | 5.5% | -134 | -7.7pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 0 | 0.0% | 4.9% | 150 | 8.6% | 6.2% | -150 | -8.6pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% | 237 | 13.7% | 8.4% | -237 | -13.7pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 0 | 0.0% | 14.9% | 383 | 22.1% | 16.9% | -383 | -22.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 3 | 100.0% | 16.5% | 239 | 13.8% | 17.3% | -236 | +86.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 0 | 0.0% | 19.9% | 180 | 10.4% | 18.8% | -180 | -10.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 0 | 0.0% | 17.7% | 112 | 6.5% | 13.8% | -112 | -6.5pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 2.3% | 10 | 0.6% | 2.2% | -10 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,735 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,732 | 0.0pp |