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, Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) was the most common category among residents in Morawa (S), accounting for 18% (119 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (12.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69), which increased by 53 people and 9.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Morawa (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Morawa (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Morawa (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
48
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
48
7.3%
+0.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
62
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
62
9.4%
-1.8pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
82
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
82
12.4%
+1.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
43
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
43
6.5%
+0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
59
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
59
8.9%
-1.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
103
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
103
15.6%
-1.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
67
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
67
10.2%
-4.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
119
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
119
18.0%
+9.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
80
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
80
12.1%
+2.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
22
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
22
3.3%
+1.3pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-6
+0.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-22
-1.8pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+2
+1.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-4
+0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-22
-1.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-27
-1.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-45
-4.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+53
+9.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+7
+2.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+7
+1.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Morawa (S). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 48 | 7.3% | 6.0% | 54 | 7.2% | 6.6% | -6 | +0.1pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 62 | 9.4% | 9.5% | 84 | 11.2% | 9.8% | -22 | -1.8pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 82 | 12.4% | 7.6% | 80 | 10.7% | 7.4% | +2 | +1.7pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 43 | 6.5% | 6.7% | 47 | 6.3% | 7.0% | -4 | +0.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 59 | 8.9% | 12.5% | 81 | 10.8% | 13.6% | -22 | -1.9pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 103 | 15.6% | 19.9% | 130 | 17.3% | 20.8% | -27 | -1.7pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 67 | 10.2% | 13.7% | 112 | 14.9% | 14.1% | -45 | -4.7pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 119 | 18.0% | 12.4% | 66 | 8.8% | 11.3% | +53 | +9.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 80 | 12.1% | 10.1% | 73 | 9.7% | 7.8% | +7 | +2.4pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 22 | 3.3% | 1.7% | 15 | 2.0% | 1.5% | +7 | +1.3pp |
| Total | 660 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 750 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -90 | 0.0pp |