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 Renmark Paringa (DC), accounting for 16.9% (1,652 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (16.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 228 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Renmark Paringa (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Renmark Paringa (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Renmark Paringa (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
517
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
517
5.3%
+0.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
740
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
740
7.6%
-0.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
684
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
684
7.0%
-0.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
734
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
734
7.5%
+0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
1,229
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
1,229
12.6%
+1.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,652
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
1,652
16.9%
-1.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
1,264
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
1,264
12.9%
-0.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
1,406
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
1,406
14.4%
+0.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
1,282
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
1,282
13.1%
+2.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
277
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
277
2.8%
-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)
+31
+0.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-28
-0.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-48
-0.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+44
+0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+137
+1.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-65
-1.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-40
-0.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+70
+0.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+228
+2.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+4
-0.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Renmark Paringa (DC). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 517 | 5.3% | 4.9% | 486 | 5.1% | 5.5% | +31 | +0.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 740 | 7.6% | 8.1% | 768 | 8.1% | 8.6% | -28 | -0.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 684 | 7.0% | 7.0% | 732 | 7.7% | 7.2% | -48 | -0.7pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 734 | 7.5% | 6.5% | 690 | 7.3% | 6.8% | +44 | +0.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 1,229 | 12.6% | 10.5% | 1,092 | 11.5% | 10.4% | +137 | +1.1pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,652 | 16.9% | 16.4% | 1,717 | 18.1% | 17.8% | -65 | -1.2pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 1,264 | 12.9% | 13.9% | 1,304 | 13.8% | 14.6% | -40 | -0.9pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 1,406 | 14.4% | 15.1% | 1,336 | 14.1% | 14.4% | +70 | +0.3pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 1,282 | 13.1% | 14.7% | 1,054 | 11.1% | 12.1% | +228 | +2.0pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 277 | 2.8% | 2.8% | 273 | 2.9% | 2.7% | +4 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 9,783 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,475 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +308 | 0.0pp |