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 Hackham West, accounting for 18.2% (660 people). This share was lower than Onkaparinga (C) (19.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 99 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Hackham West - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Hackham West in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hackham West, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
171
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
171
4.7%
-1.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
314
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
314
8.7%
+1.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
245
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
245
6.8%
+1.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
293
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
293
8.1%
-0.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
513
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
513
14.2%
+0.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
660
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
660
18.2%
-1.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
480
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
480
13.3%
-0.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
487
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
487
13.5%
-1.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
404
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
404
11.2%
+2.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
40
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
40
1.1%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-35
-1.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+43
+1.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+40
+1.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-26
-0.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+23
+0.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-29
-1.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-6
-0.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-38
-1.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+99
+2.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-16
-0.5pp
Data table
Service age groups for Hackham West. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Onkaparinga (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Onkaparinga (C)% | Count | % | Onkaparinga (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 171 | 4.7% | 5.4% | 206 | 5.8% | 6.2% | -35 | -1.1pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 314 | 8.7% | 8.6% | 271 | 7.6% | 8.9% | +43 | +1.1pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 245 | 6.8% | 7.3% | 205 | 5.8% | 7.5% | +40 | +1.0pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 293 | 8.1% | 7.9% | 319 | 9.0% | 8.4% | -26 | -0.9pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 513 | 14.2% | 12.2% | 490 | 13.8% | 12.4% | +23 | +0.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 660 | 18.2% | 19.2% | 689 | 19.4% | 19.7% | -29 | -1.2pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 480 | 13.3% | 13.1% | 486 | 13.7% | 13.3% | -6 | -0.4pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 487 | 13.5% | 12.3% | 525 | 14.8% | 12.4% | -38 | -1.3pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 404 | 11.2% | 11.8% | 305 | 8.6% | 9.1% | +99 | +2.6pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 40 | 1.1% | 2.2% | 56 | 1.6% | 2.1% | -16 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 3,620 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,548 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +72 | 0.0pp |