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 Hyland Park, accounting for 18.9% (83 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (18.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69), which increased by 80 people and 11.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Hyland Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Hyland Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hyland Park, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
13
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
13
3.0%
-4.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
19
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
19
4.3%
+4.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
44
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
44
10.0%
+10.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
31
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
31
7.0%
+7.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
31
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
31
7.0%
+7.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
81
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
81
18.4%
+10.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
64
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
64
14.5%
+6.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
83
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
+11.2pp
83
18.9%
+11.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
62
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
62
14.1%
+6.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
7
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
7
1.6%
+1.6pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+10
-4.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+19
+4.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+44
+10.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+31
+7.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+31
+7.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+78
+10.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+61
+6.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+80
+11.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+59
+6.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+7
+1.6pp
Data table
Service age groups for Hyland Park. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Nambucca (A)% | Count | % | Nambucca (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 13 | 3.0% | 4.8% | 3 | 7.7% | 4.8% | +10 | -4.7pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 19 | 4.3% | 7.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.1% | +19 | +4.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 44 | 10.0% | 7.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.0% | +44 | +10.0pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 31 | 7.0% | 5.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% | +31 | +7.0pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 31 | 7.0% | 8.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.6% | +31 | +7.0pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 81 | 18.4% | 14.5% | 3 | 7.7% | 14.4% | +78 | +10.7pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 64 | 14.5% | 13.5% | 3 | 7.7% | 15.9% | +61 | +6.8pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 83 | 18.9% | 18.2% | 3 | 7.7% | 17.4% | +80 | +11.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 62 | 14.1% | 17.7% | 3 | 7.7% | 15.2% | +59 | +6.4pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 7 | 1.6% | 3.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.7% | +7 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 440 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 39 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +401 | 0.0pp |