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, Seniors (70 to 84) was the most common category among residents in Pingelly (S), accounting for 17.5% (181 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (10.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which decreased by 29 people and 1.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Pingelly (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Pingelly (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pingelly (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
48
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
48
4.6%
-0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
78
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
78
7.5%
-1.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
55
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
55
5.3%
+0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
67
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
67
6.5%
+0.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
90
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
90
8.7%
-0.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
150
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
150
14.5%
-1.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
157
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
157
15.1%
-0.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
179
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
179
17.3%
+0.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
181
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
181
17.5%
+2.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
20
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
20
1.9%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-12
-0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-22
-1.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-5
+0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+3
+0.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-13
-0.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-29
-1.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-18
-0.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-15
+0.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+7
+2.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-3
-0.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Pingelly (S). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 48 | 4.6% | 6.0% | 60 | 5.2% | 6.6% | -12 | -0.6pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 78 | 7.5% | 9.5% | 100 | 8.7% | 9.8% | -22 | -1.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 55 | 5.3% | 7.6% | 60 | 5.2% | 7.4% | -5 | +0.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 67 | 6.5% | 6.7% | 64 | 5.6% | 7.0% | +3 | +0.9pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 90 | 8.7% | 12.5% | 103 | 9.0% | 13.6% | -13 | -0.3pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 150 | 14.5% | 19.9% | 179 | 15.6% | 20.8% | -29 | -1.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 157 | 15.1% | 13.7% | 175 | 15.3% | 14.1% | -18 | -0.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 179 | 17.3% | 12.4% | 194 | 16.9% | 11.3% | -15 | +0.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 181 | 17.5% | 10.1% | 174 | 15.2% | 7.8% | +7 | +2.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 20 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 23 | 2.0% | 1.5% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 1,037 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,146 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -109 | 0.0pp |