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.
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Key insight
In 2021, Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) was the most common category among residents in Pyrenees (S), accounting for 17.3% (1,329 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (13.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 261 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Pyrenees (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Pyrenees (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pyrenees (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
313
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
313
4.1%
-0.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
554
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
554
7.2%
-0.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
512
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
512
6.7%
+0.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
426
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
426
5.6%
+0.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
656
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
656
8.6%
+0.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,289
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,289
16.8%
-1.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
1,193
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,193
15.6%
-0.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
1,329
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
1,329
17.3%
-1.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
1,222
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
1,222
15.9%
+2.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
190
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
190
2.5%
+0.1pp
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-21
-0.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+8
-0.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+56
+0.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+60
+0.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+98
+0.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-8
-1.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+23
-0.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-23
-1.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+261
+2.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+16
+0.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Pyrenees (S). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 313 | 4.1% | 5.4% | 334 | 4.6% | 5.8% | -21 | -0.5pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 554 | 7.2% | 8.4% | 546 | 7.5% | 8.7% | +8 | -0.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 512 | 6.7% | 7.2% | 456 | 6.3% | 7.4% | +56 | +0.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 426 | 5.6% | 7.3% | 366 | 5.1% | 7.9% | +60 | +0.5pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 656 | 8.6% | 11.7% | 558 | 7.7% | 10.9% | +98 | +0.9pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,289 | 16.8% | 17.6% | 1,297 | 17.9% | 18.1% | -8 | -1.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 1,193 | 15.6% | 13.1% | 1,170 | 16.2% | 13.9% | +23 | -0.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 1,329 | 17.3% | 13.6% | 1,352 | 18.7% | 13.4% | -23 | -1.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 1,222 | 15.9% | 13.0% | 961 | 13.3% | 11.1% | +261 | +2.6pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 190 | 2.5% | 2.7% | 174 | 2.4% | 2.7% | +16 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 7,671 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,238 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +433 | 0.0pp |