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, accounting for 16.4% (772 people). This share was lower than Renmark Paringa (DC) (16.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 84 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Renmark - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Renmark 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 Renmark, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
259
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
259
5.5%
-0.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
352
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
352
7.5%
+0.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
290
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
290
6.2%
-1.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
353
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
353
7.5%
-0.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
622
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
622
13.2%
+0.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
772
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
772
16.4%
+0.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
517
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
517
11.0%
-0.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
656
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
656
13.9%
+0.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
721
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
721
15.3%
+1.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
198
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
198
4.2%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-1
-0.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+8
+0.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-57
-1.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-15
-0.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+35
+0.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+31
+0.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-1
-0.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+52
+0.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+84
+1.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-16
-0.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for Renmark. 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) | 259 | 5.5% | 5.3% | 260 | 5.6% | 5.1% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 352 | 7.5% | 7.6% | 344 | 7.4% | 8.1% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 290 | 6.2% | 7.0% | 347 | 7.5% | 7.7% | -57 | -1.3pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 353 | 7.5% | 7.5% | 368 | 7.9% | 7.3% | -15 | -0.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 622 | 13.2% | 12.6% | 587 | 12.7% | 11.5% | +35 | +0.5pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 772 | 16.4% | 16.9% | 741 | 16.0% | 18.1% | +31 | +0.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 517 | 11.0% | 12.9% | 518 | 11.2% | 13.8% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 656 | 13.9% | 14.4% | 604 | 13.0% | 14.1% | +52 | +0.9pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 721 | 15.3% | 13.1% | 637 | 13.7% | 11.1% | +84 | +1.6pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 198 | 4.2% | 2.8% | 214 | 4.6% | 2.9% | -16 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 4,705 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,634 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +71 | 0.0pp |