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, Young workforce (25 to 34) was the most common category among residents in Flemington (part), accounting for 24.5% (1,723 people). This share was higher than Moonee Valley (C) (15.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24), which decreased by 259 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Flemington (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Flemington (part) 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 Flemington (part), with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
402
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
402
5.7%
-1.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
434
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
434
6.2%
-1.8pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
315
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
315
4.5%
-1.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
629
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
629
9.0%
-2.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
1,723
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
1,723
24.5%
+2.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,535
% of total
21.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,535
21.9%
-0.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
809
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
809
11.5%
+1.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
602
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
602
8.6%
+1.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
444
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
444
6.3%
+0.9pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
107
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
107
1.5%
0.0pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-112
-1.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-186
-1.8pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-125
-1.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-259
-2.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+26
+2.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-177
-0.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+59
+1.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+38
+1.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+27
+0.9pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-11
0.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Flemington (part). 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) | 402 | 5.7% | 5.0% | 514 | 6.7% | 5.7% | -112 | -1.0pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 434 | 6.2% | 7.7% | 620 | 8.0% | 7.9% | -186 | -1.8pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 315 | 4.5% | 6.5% | 440 | 5.7% | 6.4% | -125 | -1.2pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 629 | 9.0% | 8.5% | 888 | 11.5% | 9.1% | -259 | -2.5pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 1,723 | 24.5% | 15.2% | 1,697 | 22.0% | 16.0% | +26 | +2.5pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,535 | 21.9% | 21.3% | 1,712 | 22.2% | 21.6% | -177 | -0.3pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 809 | 11.5% | 13.0% | 750 | 9.7% | 12.2% | +59 | +1.8pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 602 | 8.6% | 10.3% | 564 | 7.3% | 9.6% | +38 | +1.3pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 444 | 6.3% | 9.9% | 417 | 5.4% | 9.0% | +27 | +0.9pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 107 | 1.5% | 2.7% | 118 | 1.5% | 2.5% | -11 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 7,025 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,716 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -691 | 0.0pp |