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 Claremont Meadows, accounting for 23% (1,190 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (21%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 1,190 people and 23 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Claremont Meadows - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Claremont Meadows in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Claremont Meadows, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
412
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
412
8.0%
+8.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
578
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+11.2pp
578
11.2%
+11.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
522
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
522
10.1%
+10.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
501
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
501
9.7%
+9.7pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
692
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+13.4pp
692
13.4%
+13.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,190
% of total
23.0%
Change from 2016
+23.0pp
1,190
23.0%
+23.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
656
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
656
12.7%
+12.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
411
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+7.9pp
411
7.9%
+7.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
196
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
196
3.8%
+3.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
10
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
10
0.2%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+412
+8.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+578
+11.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+522
+10.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+501
+9.7pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+692
+13.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+1,190
+23.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+656
+12.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+411
+7.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+196
+3.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+10
+0.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Claremont Meadows. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Penrith (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Penrith (C)% | Count | % | Penrith (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 412 | 8.0% | 7.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.4% | +412 | +8.0pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 578 | 11.2% | 9.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.8% | +578 | +11.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 522 | 10.1% | 7.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% | +522 | +10.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 501 | 9.7% | 9.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% | +501 | +9.7pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 692 | 13.4% | 15.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.4% | +692 | +13.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,190 | 23.0% | 21.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 20.5% | +1,190 | +23.0pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 656 | 12.7% | 11.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.3% | +656 | +12.7pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 411 | 7.9% | 9.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.7% | +411 | +7.9pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 196 | 3.8% | 7.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% | +196 | +3.8pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 10 | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.2% | +10 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 5,177 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 17 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,160 | 0.0pp |