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 Plain, accounting for 20.3% (270 people). This share was similar to Salisbury (C) (20.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4), which increased by 37 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Salisbury Plain - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Salisbury Plain 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 Plain, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
108
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
108
8.1%
+2.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
121
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
121
9.1%
+0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
90
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
90
6.8%
+0.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
117
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
117
8.8%
-1.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
171
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
171
12.8%
+0.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
270
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
270
20.3%
+0.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
151
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
151
11.3%
-1.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
150
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
150
11.3%
0.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
126
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
126
9.5%
-0.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
27
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
27
2.0%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+37
+2.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+15
+0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+11
+0.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-3
-1.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+19
+0.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+26
+0.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-4
-1.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+13
0.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+3
-0.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-5
-0.6pp
Data table
Service age groups for Salisbury Plain. 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) | 108 | 8.1% | 6.3% | 71 | 5.9% | 6.9% | +37 | +2.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 121 | 9.1% | 9.3% | 106 | 8.7% | 9.2% | +15 | +0.4pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 90 | 6.8% | 7.4% | 79 | 6.5% | 7.2% | +11 | +0.3pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 117 | 8.8% | 9.4% | 120 | 9.9% | 9.8% | -3 | -1.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 171 | 12.8% | 14.6% | 152 | 12.5% | 15.3% | +19 | +0.3pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 270 | 20.3% | 20.1% | 244 | 20.1% | 19.8% | +26 | +0.2pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 151 | 11.3% | 12.0% | 155 | 12.8% | 12.3% | -4 | -1.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 150 | 11.3% | 10.0% | 137 | 11.3% | 9.9% | +13 | 0.0pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 126 | 9.5% | 9.1% | 123 | 10.1% | 7.9% | +3 | -0.6pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 27 | 2.0% | 1.8% | 32 | 2.6% | 1.6% | -5 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 1,333 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,212 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +121 | 0.0pp |