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 Peeramon, accounting for 19.8% (154 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (15.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 58 people and 5.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Peeramon - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Peeramon in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Peeramon, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
28
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
28
3.6%
-2.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
85
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
85
10.9%
+0.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
47
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
47
6.0%
-2.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
23
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
23
3.0%
-2.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
56
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
56
7.2%
-0.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
154
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
154
19.8%
+1.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
144
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
144
18.5%
+4.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
129
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
129
16.6%
-3.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
126
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
126
16.2%
+5.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
19
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
19
2.4%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-9
-2.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+21
+0.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-7
-2.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-9
-2.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+9
-0.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+39
+1.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+54
+4.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+3
-3.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+58
+5.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+16
+1.9pp
Data table
Service age groups for Peeramon. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Tablelands (R)% | Count | % | Tablelands (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 28 | 3.6% | 4.1% | 37 | 5.9% | 5.3% | -9 | -2.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 85 | 10.9% | 8.5% | 64 | 10.2% | 9.2% | +21 | +0.7pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 47 | 6.0% | 8.5% | 54 | 8.6% | 7.6% | -7 | -2.6pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 23 | 3.0% | 5.3% | 32 | 5.1% | 5.9% | -9 | -2.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 56 | 7.2% | 8.9% | 47 | 7.5% | 8.3% | +9 | -0.3pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 154 | 19.8% | 15.8% | 115 | 18.3% | 16.7% | +39 | +1.5pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 144 | 18.5% | 14.3% | 90 | 14.3% | 15.3% | +54 | +4.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 129 | 16.6% | 16.2% | 126 | 20.1% | 15.8% | +3 | -3.5pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 126 | 16.2% | 15.6% | 68 | 10.8% | 13.3% | +58 | +5.4pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 19 | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3 | 0.5% | 2.5% | +16 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 778 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 628 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +150 | 0.0pp |