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 Panorama, accounting for 20.1% (480 people). This share was higher than Mitcham (C) (19.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 63 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Panorama - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Panorama in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Panorama, with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
117
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
117
4.9%
+0.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
217
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
217
9.1%
+1.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
180
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
180
7.5%
+0.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
185
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
185
7.7%
-0.7pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
231
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
231
9.7%
-1.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
480
% of total
20.1%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
480
20.1%
+2.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
287
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
287
12.0%
-1.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
255
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
255
10.7%
-0.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
327
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
327
13.7%
-0.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
91
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
91
3.8%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+11
+0.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+36
+1.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+24
+0.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-9
-0.7pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-27
-1.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+63
+2.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-31
-1.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-8
-0.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-5
-0.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+10
+0.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Panorama. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mitcham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 117 | 4.9% | 4.9% | 106 | 4.6% | 5.3% | +11 | +0.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 217 | 9.1% | 8.4% | 181 | 7.8% | 8.6% | +36 | +1.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 180 | 7.5% | 7.7% | 156 | 6.8% | 7.5% | +24 | +0.7pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 185 | 7.7% | 8.6% | 194 | 8.4% | 9.1% | -9 | -0.7pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 231 | 9.7% | 10.5% | 258 | 11.2% | 10.7% | -27 | -1.5pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 480 | 20.1% | 19.9% | 417 | 18.1% | 20.0% | +63 | +2.0pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 287 | 12.0% | 12.9% | 318 | 13.8% | 13.4% | -31 | -1.8pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 255 | 10.7% | 11.5% | 263 | 11.4% | 11.5% | -8 | -0.7pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 327 | 13.7% | 12.2% | 332 | 14.4% | 10.4% | -5 | -0.7pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 91 | 3.8% | 3.3% | 81 | 3.5% | 3.4% | +10 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 2,388 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,308 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +80 | 0.0pp |