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 Owen, accounting for 16.3% (83 people). This share was similar to Wakefield (DC) (16.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which decreased by 1,190 people and 3.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Owen - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Owen in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wakefield (DC) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Owen, with comparison markers for Wakefield (DC).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
26
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
26
5.1%
-2.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
48
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
48
9.4%
-0.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
49
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
49
9.6%
+2.5pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
46
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
46
9.0%
-0.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
43
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
43
8.4%
-6.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
83
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
83
16.3%
-3.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
65
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
65
12.8%
+0.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
67
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
67
13.2%
+3.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
81
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
81
15.9%
+6.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
0
0.0%
-1.5pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-439
-2.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-572
-0.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-417
+2.5pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-553
-0.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-949
-6.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-1,190
-3.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-715
+0.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-582
+3.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-539
+6.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-101
-1.5pp
Data table
Service age groups for Owen. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wakefield (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wakefield (DC)% | Count | % | Wakefield (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 26 | 5.1% | 5.5% | 465 | 7.1% | 6.8% | -439 | -2.0pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 48 | 9.4% | 9.2% | 620 | 9.5% | 9.0% | -572 | -0.1pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 49 | 9.6% | 7.9% | 466 | 7.1% | 8.0% | -417 | +2.5pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 46 | 9.0% | 6.8% | 599 | 9.1% | 6.4% | -553 | -0.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 43 | 8.4% | 9.9% | 992 | 15.1% | 10.1% | -949 | -6.7pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 83 | 16.3% | 16.5% | 1,273 | 19.4% | 17.7% | -1,190 | -3.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 65 | 12.8% | 14.2% | 780 | 11.9% | 14.2% | -715 | +0.9pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 67 | 13.2% | 15.0% | 649 | 9.9% | 14.3% | -582 | +3.3pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 81 | 15.9% | 12.1% | 620 | 9.5% | 10.7% | -539 | +6.4pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 2.7% | 101 | 1.5% | 3.0% | -101 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 509 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,554 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6,045 | 0.0pp |