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 Eaglehawk Neck, accounting for 26.5% (112 people). This share was higher than Tasman (M) (23.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 21 people and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Eaglehawk Neck - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Eaglehawk Neck in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tasman (M) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eaglehawk Neck, with comparison markers for Tasman (M).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
14
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
14
3.3%
+1.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
27
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
27
6.4%
+0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
24
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
24
5.7%
+1.8pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
11
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
11
2.6%
+0.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
20
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
20
4.7%
-1.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
75
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
75
17.8%
+3.8pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
70
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
70
16.6%
-3.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
112
% of total
26.5%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
112
26.5%
-2.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
74
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
74
17.5%
+3.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
7
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
7
1.7%
+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)
+7
+1.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+3
+0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+9
+1.8pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+4
+0.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-4
-1.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+21
+3.8pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-9
-3.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-1
-2.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+19
+3.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+1
+0.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Eaglehawk Neck. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tasman (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Tasman (M)% | Count | % | Tasman (M)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 14 | 3.3% | 2.6% | 7 | 1.8% | 3.6% | +7 | +1.5pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 27 | 6.4% | 4.5% | 24 | 6.2% | 7.1% | +3 | +0.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 24 | 5.7% | 5.8% | 15 | 3.9% | 5.4% | +9 | +1.8pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 11 | 2.6% | 4.0% | 7 | 1.8% | 3.5% | +4 | +0.8pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 20 | 4.7% | 6.7% | 24 | 6.2% | 6.2% | -4 | -1.5pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 75 | 17.8% | 15.0% | 54 | 14.0% | 15.4% | +21 | +3.8pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 70 | 16.6% | 16.5% | 79 | 20.5% | 19.2% | -9 | -3.9pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 112 | 26.5% | 23.5% | 113 | 29.4% | 21.4% | -1 | -2.9pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 74 | 17.5% | 18.8% | 55 | 14.3% | 16.2% | +19 | +3.2pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 7 | 1.7% | 2.4% | 6 | 1.6% | 2.6% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 422 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 385 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +37 | 0.0pp |