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.
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Key insight
In 2021, Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) was the most common category among residents in Leneva, accounting for 22.6% (297 people). This share was higher than Wodonga (C) (18.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 244 people, while its share fell by 0.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Leneva - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Leneva in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wodonga (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Leneva, with comparison markers for Wodonga (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
110
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
110
8.4%
+5.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
168
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
168
12.8%
+2.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
118
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
118
9.0%
+6.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
81
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
81
6.2%
+4.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
212
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
+14.4pp
212
16.1%
+14.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
297
% of total
22.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
297
22.6%
-0.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
141
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
141
10.7%
-3.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
89
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-14.0pp
89
6.8%
-14.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
63
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
63
4.8%
-3.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
14
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
14
1.1%
-3.7pp
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+104
+5.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+143
+2.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+112
+6.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+78
+4.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+208
+14.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+244
-0.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+109
-3.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+41
-14.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+45
-3.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+3
-3.7pp
Data table
Service age groups for Leneva. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wodonga (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wodonga (C)% | Count | % | Wodonga (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 110 | 8.4% | 6.3% | 6 | 2.6% | 7.2% | +104 | +5.8pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 168 | 12.8% | 9.7% | 25 | 10.8% | 9.6% | +143 | +2.0pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 118 | 9.0% | 7.9% | 6 | 2.6% | 7.8% | +112 | +6.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 81 | 6.2% | 8.6% | 3 | 1.3% | 9.7% | +78 | +4.9pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 212 | 16.1% | 13.5% | 4 | 1.7% | 13.8% | +208 | +14.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 297 | 22.6% | 18.6% | 53 | 22.9% | 18.8% | +244 | -0.3pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 141 | 10.7% | 12.0% | 32 | 13.9% | 12.6% | +109 | -3.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 89 | 6.8% | 11.2% | 48 | 20.8% | 10.7% | +41 | -14.0pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 63 | 4.8% | 10.2% | 18 | 7.8% | 8.0% | +45 | -3.0pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 14 | 1.1% | 2.0% | 11 | 4.8% | 1.9% | +3 | -3.7pp |
| Total | 1,317 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 231 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,086 | 0.0pp |