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, Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) was the most common category among residents in Wondecla, accounting for 19.4% (128 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (16.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59), which decreased by 52 people and 8.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Wondecla - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Wondecla in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wondecla, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
26
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
26
3.9%
-1.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
50
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
50
7.6%
-0.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
45
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
45
6.8%
-2.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
28
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
28
4.2%
-0.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
45
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
45
6.8%
+2.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
95
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
95
14.4%
-1.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
96
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
96
14.5%
-8.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
128
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
128
19.4%
0.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
89
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
89
13.5%
+0.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
8
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
8
1.2%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-6
-1.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-3
-0.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-15
-2.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-1
-0.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+17
+2.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-4
-1.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-52
-8.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+4
0.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+7
+0.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+5
+0.7pp
Data table
Service age groups for Wondecla. 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) | 26 | 3.9% | 4.1% | 32 | 5.0% | 5.3% | -6 | -1.1pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 50 | 7.6% | 8.5% | 53 | 8.3% | 9.2% | -3 | -0.7pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 45 | 6.8% | 8.5% | 60 | 9.4% | 7.6% | -15 | -2.6pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 28 | 4.2% | 5.3% | 29 | 4.5% | 5.9% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 45 | 6.8% | 8.9% | 28 | 4.4% | 8.3% | +17 | +2.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 95 | 14.4% | 15.8% | 99 | 15.5% | 16.7% | -4 | -1.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 96 | 14.5% | 14.3% | 148 | 23.2% | 15.3% | -52 | -8.7pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 128 | 19.4% | 16.2% | 124 | 19.4% | 15.8% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 89 | 13.5% | 15.6% | 82 | 12.9% | 13.3% | +7 | +0.6pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 8 | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3 | 0.5% | 2.5% | +5 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 661 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 638 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +23 | 0.0pp |