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 Pascoe Vale South, accounting for 22.8% (2,398 people). This share was similar to Moreland (C) (23%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59), which increased by 158 people and 0.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Pascoe Vale South - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Pascoe Vale South in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moreland (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pascoe Vale South, with comparison markers for Moreland (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
550
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
550
5.2%
-1.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
971
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
971
9.2%
-0.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
801
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
801
7.6%
+0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
872
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
872
8.3%
-0.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
1,351
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
1,351
12.8%
+0.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
2,398
% of total
22.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
2,398
22.8%
-1.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
1,511
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
1,511
14.3%
+0.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
946
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
946
9.0%
+0.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
805
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
805
7.6%
+0.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
340
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
340
3.2%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-110
-1.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+15
-0.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+49
+0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+23
-0.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+115
+0.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-10
-1.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+158
+0.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+126
+0.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+67
+0.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+25
+0.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Pascoe Vale South. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moreland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moreland (C)% | Count | % | Moreland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 550 | 5.2% | 5.7% | 660 | 6.6% | 6.3% | -110 | -1.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 971 | 9.2% | 7.1% | 956 | 9.5% | 7.2% | +15 | -0.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 801 | 7.6% | 5.1% | 752 | 7.5% | 4.9% | +49 | +0.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 872 | 8.3% | 9.0% | 849 | 8.4% | 9.9% | +23 | -0.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 1,351 | 12.8% | 21.7% | 1,236 | 12.3% | 21.8% | +115 | +0.5pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 2,398 | 22.8% | 23.0% | 2,408 | 23.9% | 22.1% | -10 | -1.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 1,511 | 14.3% | 10.8% | 1,353 | 13.4% | 10.2% | +158 | +0.9pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 946 | 9.0% | 7.6% | 820 | 8.1% | 7.1% | +126 | +0.9pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 805 | 7.6% | 7.3% | 738 | 7.3% | 7.8% | +67 | +0.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 340 | 3.2% | 2.7% | 315 | 3.1% | 2.7% | +25 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 10,534 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,069 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +465 | 0.0pp |