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 Salisbury Downs, accounting for 18.9% (1,192 people). This share was lower than Salisbury (C) (20.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 134 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Salisbury Downs - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Salisbury Downs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Salisbury Downs, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
399
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
399
6.3%
-0.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
538
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
538
8.5%
-0.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
497
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
497
7.9%
+0.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
533
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
533
8.5%
-1.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
894
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
894
14.2%
-0.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,192
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
1,192
18.9%
+0.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
768
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
768
12.2%
-0.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
736
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
736
11.7%
+0.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
626
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
626
9.9%
+1.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
95
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
95
1.5%
0.0pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-8
-0.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-15
-0.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+68
+0.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-61
-1.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+14
-0.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+103
+0.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+13
-0.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+40
+0.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+134
+1.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+7
0.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Salisbury Downs. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Salisbury (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Salisbury (C)% | Count | % | Salisbury (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 399 | 6.3% | 6.3% | 407 | 6.8% | 6.9% | -8 | -0.5pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 538 | 8.5% | 9.3% | 553 | 9.2% | 9.2% | -15 | -0.7pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 497 | 7.9% | 7.4% | 429 | 7.2% | 7.2% | +68 | +0.7pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 533 | 8.5% | 9.4% | 594 | 9.9% | 9.8% | -61 | -1.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 894 | 14.2% | 14.6% | 880 | 14.7% | 15.3% | +14 | -0.5pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,192 | 18.9% | 20.1% | 1,089 | 18.2% | 19.8% | +103 | +0.7pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 768 | 12.2% | 12.0% | 755 | 12.6% | 12.3% | +13 | -0.4pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 736 | 11.7% | 10.0% | 696 | 11.6% | 9.9% | +40 | +0.1pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 626 | 9.9% | 9.1% | 492 | 8.2% | 7.9% | +134 | +1.7pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 95 | 1.5% | 1.8% | 88 | 1.5% | 1.6% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 6,296 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,984 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +312 | 0.0pp |