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 Mount Egerton, accounting for 23.2% (164 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (20.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59), which increased by 42 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Mount Egerton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Mount Egerton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Egerton, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
50
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
50
7.1%
+0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
72
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
72
10.2%
+1.8pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
43
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
43
6.1%
-2.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
47
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
47
6.7%
-1.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
53
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
53
7.5%
-1.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
164
% of total
23.2%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
164
23.2%
-2.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
131
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
131
18.6%
+3.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
85
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
85
12.0%
+0.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
53
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
53
7.5%
+1.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
6
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
6
0.8%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+12
+0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+23
+1.8pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-4
-2.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+2
-1.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-1
-1.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+14
-2.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+42
+3.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+18
+0.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+20
+1.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+6
+0.8pp
Data table
Service age groups for Mount Egerton. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moorabool (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moorabool (S)% | Count | % | Moorabool (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 50 | 7.1% | 6.3% | 38 | 6.5% | 6.4% | +12 | +0.6pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 72 | 10.2% | 9.6% | 49 | 8.4% | 10.0% | +23 | +1.8pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 43 | 6.1% | 7.8% | 47 | 8.1% | 7.9% | -4 | -2.0pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 47 | 6.7% | 7.2% | 45 | 7.7% | 7.9% | +2 | -1.0pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 53 | 7.5% | 12.7% | 54 | 9.3% | 11.0% | -1 | -1.8pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 164 | 23.2% | 20.2% | 150 | 25.8% | 20.9% | +14 | -2.6pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 131 | 18.6% | 13.3% | 89 | 15.3% | 14.2% | +42 | +3.3pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 85 | 12.0% | 11.3% | 67 | 11.5% | 12.0% | +18 | +0.5pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 53 | 7.5% | 10.0% | 33 | 5.7% | 8.2% | +20 | +1.8pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 6 | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% | +6 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 706 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 582 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +124 | 0.0pp |