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 Northern Midlands (M), accounting for 16% (2,199 people). This share was lower than Regional Tas. (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 418 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Northern Midlands (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Northern Midlands (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Northern Midlands (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
758
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
758
5.5%
0.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
1,058
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,058
7.7%
-0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
951
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
951
6.9%
-0.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
935
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
935
6.8%
-0.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
1,574
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
1,574
11.5%
+2.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
2,199
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
2,199
16.0%
-2.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
1,956
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
1,956
14.2%
-1.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
2,074
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
2,074
15.1%
0.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
1,938
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
1,938
14.1%
+2.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
305
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
305
2.2%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+48
0.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+16
-0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+40
-0.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-2
-0.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+370
+2.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-120
-2.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-52
-1.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+141
0.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+418
+2.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+70
+0.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for Northern Midlands (M). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 758 | 5.5% | 5.0% | 710 | 5.5% | 5.4% | +48 | 0.0pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 1,058 | 7.7% | 7.8% | 1,042 | 8.1% | 8.5% | +16 | -0.4pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 951 | 6.9% | 7.1% | 911 | 7.1% | 7.3% | +40 | -0.2pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 935 | 6.8% | 7.2% | 937 | 7.3% | 7.8% | -2 | -0.5pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 1,574 | 11.5% | 11.9% | 1,204 | 9.4% | 10.2% | +370 | +2.1pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 2,199 | 16.0% | 17.0% | 2,319 | 18.1% | 18.1% | -120 | -2.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 1,956 | 14.2% | 13.9% | 2,008 | 15.7% | 14.8% | -52 | -1.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 2,074 | 15.1% | 14.4% | 1,933 | 15.1% | 14.2% | +141 | 0.0pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 1,938 | 14.1% | 13.4% | 1,520 | 11.9% | 11.3% | +418 | +2.2pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 305 | 2.2% | 2.4% | 235 | 1.8% | 2.3% | +70 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 13,745 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,822 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +923 | 0.0pp |