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 Fitzroy North (part), accounting for 24.7% (3,154 people). This share was lower than Yarra (C) (29.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Young workforce (25 to 34), which increased by 2,548 people and 9.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Fitzroy North (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Fitzroy North (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yarra (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fitzroy North (part), with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
528
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
528
4.1%
-1.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
748
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
748
5.9%
-1.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
571
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
571
4.5%
-2.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
1,013
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-16.3pp
1,013
7.9%
-16.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
3,154
% of total
24.7%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
3,154
24.7%
+9.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
2,758
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
2,758
21.6%
+6.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
1,382
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
1,382
10.8%
+1.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
1,145
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
1,145
9.0%
+2.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
1,187
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
1,187
9.3%
+3.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
301
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
301
2.4%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+313
-1.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+464
-1.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+279
-2.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+55
-16.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+2,548
+9.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+2,149
+6.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+1,016
+1.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+873
+2.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+964
+3.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+190
-0.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for Fitzroy North (part). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Yarra (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Yarra (C)% | Count | % | Yarra (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 528 | 4.1% | 4.0% | 215 | 5.4% | 4.6% | +313 | -1.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 748 | 5.9% | 4.7% | 284 | 7.2% | 4.9% | +464 | -1.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 571 | 4.5% | 3.5% | 292 | 7.4% | 3.3% | +279 | -2.9pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 1,013 | 7.9% | 8.5% | 958 | 24.2% | 9.6% | +55 | -16.3pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 3,154 | 24.7% | 29.9% | 606 | 15.3% | 30.6% | +2,548 | +9.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 2,758 | 21.6% | 22.7% | 609 | 15.4% | 22.3% | +2,149 | +6.2pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 1,382 | 10.8% | 10.5% | 366 | 9.3% | 10.1% | +1,016 | +1.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 1,145 | 9.0% | 8.0% | 272 | 6.9% | 7.7% | +873 | +2.1pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 1,187 | 9.3% | 6.8% | 223 | 5.6% | 5.7% | +964 | +3.7pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 301 | 2.4% | 1.4% | 111 | 2.8% | 1.2% | +190 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 12,781 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,955 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8,826 | 0.0pp |