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 Bondi, accounting for 32.5% (3,379 people). This share was higher than Waverley (A) (23.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24), which decreased by 157 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Bondi - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Bondi in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waverley (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bondi, with comparison markers for Waverley (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
577
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
577
5.5%
-0.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
534
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
534
5.1%
+0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
382
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
382
3.7%
+0.5pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
633
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
633
6.1%
-1.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
3,379
% of total
32.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
3,379
32.5%
+0.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
2,405
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
2,405
23.1%
-0.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
908
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
908
8.7%
+0.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
677
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
677
6.5%
-0.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
769
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
769
7.4%
+1.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
178
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
178
1.7%
-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)
+3
-0.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+37
+0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+62
+0.5pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-157
-1.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+131
+0.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+79
-0.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+119
+0.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-19
-0.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+129
+1.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-9
-0.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Bondi. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Waverley (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Waverley (A)% | Count | % | Waverley (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 577 | 5.5% | 5.5% | 574 | 5.7% | 6.2% | +3 | -0.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 534 | 5.1% | 7.1% | 497 | 4.9% | 7.3% | +37 | +0.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 382 | 3.7% | 5.8% | 320 | 3.2% | 4.8% | +62 | +0.5pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 633 | 6.1% | 6.4% | 790 | 7.9% | 6.9% | -157 | -1.8pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 3,379 | 32.5% | 23.5% | 3,248 | 32.3% | 23.6% | +131 | +0.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 2,405 | 23.1% | 23.9% | 2,326 | 23.2% | 24.6% | +79 | -0.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 908 | 8.7% | 10.8% | 789 | 7.9% | 10.1% | +119 | +0.8pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 677 | 6.5% | 7.5% | 696 | 6.9% | 7.6% | -19 | -0.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 769 | 7.4% | 7.6% | 640 | 6.4% | 6.6% | +129 | +1.0pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 178 | 1.7% | 2.0% | 187 | 1.9% | 2.3% | -9 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 10,411 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,045 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +366 | 0.0pp |