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 Canyonleigh, accounting for 18.7% (85 people). This share was higher than Wingecarribee (A) (16.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Young workforce (25 to 34), which increased by 16 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Canyonleigh - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Canyonleigh in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wingecarribee (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Canyonleigh, with comparison markers for Wingecarribee (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
22
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
22
4.8%
+1.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
41
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
41
9.0%
-1.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
29
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
29
6.4%
-2.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
27
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
27
5.9%
-1.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
39
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
39
8.6%
+2.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
85
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
85
18.7%
-2.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
84
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
84
18.5%
-1.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
72
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
72
15.8%
-1.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
47
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
47
10.3%
0.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
3
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
3
0.7%
-2.1pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+9
+1.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
0
-1.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-6
-2.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-2
-1.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+16
+2.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
0
-2.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+6
-1.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+3
-1.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+6
0.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-8
-2.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Canyonleigh. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wingecarribee (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wingecarribee (A)% | Count | % | Wingecarribee (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 22 | 4.8% | 4.9% | 13 | 3.3% | 4.9% | +9 | +1.5pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 41 | 9.0% | 8.0% | 41 | 10.3% | 8.7% | 0 | -1.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 29 | 6.4% | 7.5% | 35 | 8.8% | 8.2% | -6 | -2.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 27 | 5.9% | 6.1% | 29 | 7.3% | 6.1% | -2 | -1.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 39 | 8.6% | 9.0% | 23 | 5.8% | 8.3% | +16 | +2.8pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 85 | 18.7% | 16.3% | 85 | 21.4% | 17.2% | 0 | -2.7pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 84 | 18.5% | 13.4% | 78 | 19.6% | 13.8% | +6 | -1.1pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 72 | 15.8% | 14.1% | 69 | 17.3% | 14.9% | +3 | -1.5pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 47 | 10.3% | 17.4% | 41 | 10.3% | 15.0% | +6 | 0.0pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 3 | 0.7% | 3.3% | 11 | 2.8% | 3.0% | -8 | -2.1pp |
| Total | 455 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 398 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +57 | 0.0pp |