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 Queens Park (NSW), accounting for 23.9% (750 people). This share was similar to Waverley (A) (23.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Secondary schoolers (12 to 17), which increased by 86 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Queens Park (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Queens Park (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waverley (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Queens Park (NSW), with comparison markers for Waverley (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
189
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
189
6.0%
-2.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
333
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
333
10.6%
+0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
278
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
278
8.8%
+2.5pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
202
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
202
6.4%
-0.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
325
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
325
10.3%
-1.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
750
% of total
23.9%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
750
23.9%
-2.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
395
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
395
12.6%
+0.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
308
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
308
9.8%
+0.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
302
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
302
9.6%
+0.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
54
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
54
1.7%
+0.3pp
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)
+21
+0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+86
+2.5pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+4
-0.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-36
-1.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-56
-2.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+14
+0.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+30
+0.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+31
+0.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+12
+0.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Queens Park (NSW). 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) | 189 | 6.0% | 5.5% | 250 | 8.2% | 6.2% | -61 | -2.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 333 | 10.6% | 7.1% | 312 | 10.2% | 7.3% | +21 | +0.4pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 278 | 8.8% | 5.8% | 192 | 6.3% | 4.8% | +86 | +2.5pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 202 | 6.4% | 6.4% | 198 | 6.5% | 6.9% | +4 | -0.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 325 | 10.3% | 23.5% | 361 | 11.8% | 23.6% | -36 | -1.5pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 750 | 23.9% | 23.9% | 806 | 26.3% | 24.6% | -56 | -2.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 395 | 12.6% | 10.8% | 381 | 12.4% | 10.1% | +14 | +0.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 308 | 9.8% | 7.5% | 278 | 9.1% | 7.6% | +30 | +0.7pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 302 | 9.6% | 7.6% | 271 | 8.8% | 6.6% | +31 | +0.8pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 54 | 1.7% | 2.0% | 42 | 1.4% | 2.3% | +12 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 3,143 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,066 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +77 | 0.0pp |