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, Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) was the most common category among residents in Lyrup, accounting for 23.1% (80 people). This share was higher than Renmark Paringa (DC) (14.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69), which increased by 80 people and 23.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Lyrup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Lyrup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Renmark Paringa (DC) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lyrup, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
12
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
12
3.5%
+3.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
28
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
28
8.1%
+8.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
25
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
25
7.2%
+7.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
27
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
27
7.8%
+7.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
29
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
29
8.4%
+8.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
44
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
44
12.7%
+12.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
37
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
37
10.7%
+10.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
80
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
+23.1pp
80
23.1%
+23.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
42
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+12.1pp
42
12.1%
+12.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
3
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
3
0.9%
+0.9pp
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
+3.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+28
+8.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+25
+7.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+27
+7.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+29
+8.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+44
+12.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+37
+10.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+80
+23.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+42
+12.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+3
+0.9pp
Data table
Service age groups for Lyrup. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Renmark Paringa (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Renmark Paringa (DC)% | Count | % | Renmark Paringa (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 12 | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.1% | +12 | +3.5pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 28 | 8.1% | 7.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.1% | +28 | +8.1pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 25 | 7.2% | 7.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.7% | +25 | +7.2pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 27 | 7.8% | 7.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.3% | +27 | +7.8pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 29 | 8.4% | 12.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.5% | +29 | +8.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 44 | 12.7% | 16.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 18.1% | +44 | +12.7pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 37 | 10.7% | 12.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.8% | +37 | +10.7pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 80 | 23.1% | 14.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.1% | +80 | +23.1pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 42 | 12.1% | 13.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.1% | +42 | +12.1pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 3 | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.9% | +3 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 346 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +334 | 0.0pp |