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, Young workforce (25 to 34) was the most common category among residents in Strathfield (A), accounting for 24.3% (11,091 people). This share was higher than Greater Sydney (15.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Young workforce (25 to 34), which increased by 1,785 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Strathfield (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Strathfield (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Sydney and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Strathfield (A), with comparison markers for Greater Sydney.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
2,352
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
2,352
5.2%
-0.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
3,166
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
3,166
6.9%
+0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
2,444
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
2,444
5.4%
-0.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
5,474
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
5,474
12.0%
-0.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
11,091
% of total
24.3%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
11,091
24.3%
+1.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
8,988
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
8,988
19.7%
+0.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
4,509
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
4,509
9.9%
-1.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
3,768
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
3,768
8.3%
+0.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
2,982
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
2,982
6.5%
+0.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
826
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
826
1.8%
-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)
+46
-0.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+450
+0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-82
-0.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+506
-0.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+1,785
+1.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+1,420
+0.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-30
-1.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+691
+0.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+418
+0.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+76
-0.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Strathfield (A). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Sydney.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Sydney% | Count | % | Greater Sydney% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 2,352 | 5.2% | 6.0% | 2,306 | 5.7% | 6.4% | +46 | -0.5pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 3,166 | 6.9% | 8.8% | 2,716 | 6.7% | 8.8% | +450 | +0.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 2,444 | 5.4% | 7.1% | 2,526 | 6.3% | 6.9% | -82 | -0.9pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 5,474 | 12.0% | 8.8% | 4,968 | 12.3% | 9.6% | +506 | -0.3pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 11,091 | 24.3% | 15.5% | 9,306 | 23.1% | 16.1% | +1,785 | +1.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 8,988 | 19.7% | 21.5% | 7,568 | 18.8% | 21.1% | +1,420 | +0.9pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 4,509 | 9.9% | 12.0% | 4,539 | 11.3% | 12.2% | -30 | -1.4pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 3,768 | 8.3% | 9.8% | 3,077 | 7.6% | 9.5% | +691 | +0.7pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 2,982 | 6.5% | 8.7% | 2,564 | 6.4% | 7.5% | +418 | +0.1pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 826 | 1.8% | 2.0% | 750 | 1.9% | 2.0% | +76 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 45,593 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 40,312 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,281 | 0.0pp |