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 Euston (part), accounting for 16.2% (133 people). This share was higher than Balranald (A) (12%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 48 people and 5.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Euston (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Euston (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Balranald (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Euston (part), with comparison markers for Balranald (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
66
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
66
8.0%
+1.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
88
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
88
10.7%
-3.6pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
83
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
83
10.1%
+2.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
49
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
49
6.0%
-3.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
133
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
133
16.2%
+4.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
126
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
126
15.3%
-2.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
90
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
90
10.9%
-1.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
122
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
122
14.8%
+0.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
78
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
78
9.5%
+5.9pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
13
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
13
1.6%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+13
+1.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-32
-3.6pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+16
+2.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-28
-3.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+38
+4.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-23
-2.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-14
-1.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+5
+0.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+48
+5.9pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+5
+0.6pp
Data table
Service age groups for Euston (part). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Balranald (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Balranald (A)% | Count | % | Balranald (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 66 | 8.0% | 6.4% | 53 | 6.3% | 6.5% | +13 | +1.7pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 88 | 10.7% | 8.3% | 120 | 14.3% | 11.0% | -32 | -3.6pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 83 | 10.1% | 8.2% | 67 | 8.0% | 7.6% | +16 | +2.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 49 | 6.0% | 6.1% | 77 | 9.2% | 7.7% | -28 | -3.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 133 | 16.2% | 12.0% | 95 | 11.3% | 10.1% | +38 | +4.9pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 126 | 15.3% | 16.2% | 149 | 17.8% | 18.2% | -23 | -2.5pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 90 | 10.9% | 14.1% | 104 | 12.4% | 15.4% | -14 | -1.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 122 | 14.8% | 14.6% | 117 | 13.9% | 14.4% | +5 | +0.9pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 78 | 9.5% | 10.2% | 30 | 3.6% | 8.2% | +48 | +5.9pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 13 | 1.6% | 2.4% | 8 | 1.0% | 1.5% | +5 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 822 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 839 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -17 | 0.0pp |