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 Victoria Daly (R), accounting for 16.9% (475 people). This share was lower than Regional NT (18.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4), which decreased by 61 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Victoria Daly (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Victoria Daly (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Victoria Daly (R), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
232
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
232
8.2%
-2.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
345
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
345
12.3%
-0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
236
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
236
8.4%
-0.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
428
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
428
15.2%
+1.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
475
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
475
16.9%
+0.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
454
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
454
16.1%
-0.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
297
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
297
10.6%
-0.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
190
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
190
6.7%
+0.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
126
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
126
4.5%
+1.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
10
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
10
0.4%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-61
-2.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-6
-0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-5
-0.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+41
+1.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+6
+0.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-15
-0.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-8
-0.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+10
+0.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+29
+1.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+5
+0.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Victoria Daly (R). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NT.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 232 | 8.2% | 7.3% | 293 | 10.4% | 8.3% | -61 | -2.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 345 | 12.3% | 11.0% | 351 | 12.5% | 11.5% | -6 | -0.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 236 | 8.4% | 8.5% | 241 | 8.6% | 9.0% | -5 | -0.2pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 428 | 15.2% | 10.4% | 387 | 13.8% | 10.5% | +41 | +1.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 475 | 16.9% | 18.3% | 469 | 16.7% | 17.5% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 454 | 16.1% | 20.8% | 469 | 16.7% | 20.8% | -15 | -0.6pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 297 | 10.6% | 11.7% | 305 | 10.9% | 11.9% | -8 | -0.3pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 190 | 6.7% | 8.0% | 180 | 6.4% | 7.2% | +10 | +0.3pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 126 | 4.5% | 3.8% | 97 | 3.5% | 3.0% | +29 | +1.0pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 10 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5 | 0.2% | 0.3% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,815 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,810 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5 | 0.0pp |