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 Swanport, accounting for 17.8% (28 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (16.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 17 people and 10.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Swanport - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Swanport in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Swanport, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
4
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
4
2.5%
-0.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
11
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
11
7.0%
-4.6pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
14
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
14
8.9%
-1.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
14
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
14
8.9%
+4.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
15
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
15
9.6%
+3.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
28
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
28
17.8%
-2.8pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
13
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
13
8.3%
-6.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
18
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
18
11.5%
-5.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
17
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
17
10.8%
+10.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
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)
0
-0.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-7
-4.6pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-2
-1.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+7
+4.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+6
+3.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-4
-2.8pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-10
-6.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-9
-5.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+17
+10.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
0
0.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Swanport. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Murray Bridge (RC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Murray Bridge (RC)% | Count | % | Murray Bridge (RC)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 4 | 2.5% | 5.3% | 4 | 2.6% | 5.6% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 11 | 7.0% | 7.9% | 18 | 11.6% | 8.5% | -7 | -4.6pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 14 | 8.9% | 7.2% | 16 | 10.3% | 7.1% | -2 | -1.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 14 | 8.9% | 7.6% | 7 | 4.5% | 9.3% | +7 | +4.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 15 | 9.6% | 12.1% | 9 | 5.8% | 12.9% | +6 | +3.8pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 28 | 17.8% | 16.7% | 32 | 20.6% | 17.9% | -4 | -2.8pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 13 | 8.3% | 13.7% | 23 | 14.8% | 13.1% | -10 | -6.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 18 | 11.5% | 12.9% | 27 | 17.4% | 11.9% | -9 | -5.9pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 17 | 10.8% | 13.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.3% | +17 | +10.8pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 157 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 155 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |