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 Aberfeldie, accounting for 20.2% (793 people). This share was lower than Moonee Valley (C) (21.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69), which increased by 113 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Aberfeldie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Aberfeldie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Aberfeldie, with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
150
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
150
3.8%
-0.9pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
311
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
311
7.9%
-1.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
354
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
354
9.0%
-0.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
462
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
462
11.8%
+0.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
367
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
367
9.4%
-0.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
793
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
793
20.2%
-1.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
649
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
649
16.5%
+0.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
494
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
494
12.6%
+2.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
302
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
302
7.7%
+2.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
76
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
76
1.9%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-35
-0.9pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-49
-1.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-22
-0.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+26
+0.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-15
-0.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-59
-1.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+29
+0.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+113
+2.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+84
+2.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-15
-0.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for Aberfeldie. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moonee Valley (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moonee Valley (C)% | Count | % | Moonee Valley (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 150 | 3.8% | 5.0% | 185 | 4.7% | 5.7% | -35 | -0.9pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 311 | 7.9% | 7.7% | 360 | 9.2% | 7.9% | -49 | -1.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 354 | 9.0% | 6.5% | 376 | 9.6% | 6.4% | -22 | -0.6pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 462 | 11.8% | 8.5% | 436 | 11.2% | 9.1% | +26 | +0.6pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 367 | 9.4% | 15.2% | 382 | 9.8% | 16.0% | -15 | -0.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 793 | 20.2% | 21.3% | 852 | 21.9% | 21.6% | -59 | -1.7pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 649 | 16.5% | 13.0% | 620 | 15.9% | 12.2% | +29 | +0.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 494 | 12.6% | 10.3% | 381 | 9.8% | 9.6% | +113 | +2.8pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 302 | 7.7% | 9.9% | 218 | 5.6% | 9.0% | +84 | +2.1pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 76 | 1.9% | 2.7% | 91 | 2.3% | 2.5% | -15 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 3,925 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,897 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +28 | 0.0pp |