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, Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) was the most common category among residents in Beacon, accounting for 22.8% (28 people). This share was higher than Mount Marshall (S) (19.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which decreased by 24 people and 10.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Beacon - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Beacon in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Marshall (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Beacon, with comparison markers for Mount Marshall (S).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
3
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-8.9pp
3
2.4%
-8.9pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
7
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
7
5.7%
-6.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
0
0.0%
-4.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
15
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
15
12.2%
-0.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
24
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
-10.5pp
24
19.5%
-10.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
28
% of total
22.8%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
28
22.8%
+7.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
11
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
11
8.9%
-3.6pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
11
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
11
8.9%
+3.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
5
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
5
4.1%
+2.2pp
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-15
-8.9pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-12
-6.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-7
-4.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
0
0.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-6
-0.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-24
-10.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+3
+7.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-9
-3.6pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+2
+3.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+2
+2.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Beacon. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Marshall (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mount Marshall (S)% | Count | % | Mount Marshall (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 3 | 2.4% | 8.5% | 18 | 11.3% | 8.7% | -15 | -8.9pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 7 | 5.7% | 5.4% | 19 | 11.9% | 10.2% | -12 | -6.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% | 7 | 4.4% | 2.5% | -7 | -4.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.2% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 15 | 12.2% | 10.2% | 21 | 13.1% | 13.7% | -6 | -0.9pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 24 | 19.5% | 22.2% | 48 | 30.0% | 22.2% | -24 | -10.5pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 28 | 22.8% | 19.2% | 25 | 15.6% | 15.9% | +3 | +7.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 11 | 8.9% | 17.6% | 20 | 12.5% | 13.9% | -9 | -3.6pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 11 | 8.9% | 7.2% | 9 | 5.6% | 8.0% | +2 | +3.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 5 | 4.1% | 3.7% | 3 | 1.9% | 1.1% | +2 | +2.2pp |
| Total | 123 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 160 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -37 | 0.0pp |